US Bridges

Esmrlda Ave 0.6 KM over Pr 20 4.1 KM

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM N E of Guaynabo · Structure no. 022281

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esmrlda Ave 0.6 KM over Pr 20 4.1 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Esmrlda Ave 0.6 KM over Pr 20 4.1 KM in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,100 by 2025. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesEsmrlda Ave 0.6 KM
CrossesPr 20 4.1 KM
Location2 KM N E of Guaynabo
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37258, -66.10863
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2017)
Projected traffic26,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Esmrlda Ave 0.6 KM over Pr 20 4.1 KM built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esmrlda Ave 0.6 KM over Pr 20 4.1 KM in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Esmrlda Ave 0.6 KM over Pr 20 4.1 KM carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Esmrlda Ave 0.6 KM over Pr 20 4.1 KM?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Esmrlda Ave 0.6 KM over Pr 20 4.1 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.