US Bridges

Pr 199 over Guaynabo River

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · Northwest of Guaynabo · Structure no. 025691

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 199 over Guaynabo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 199 over Guaynabo River in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,400 by 2025. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 199
CrossesGuaynabo River
LocationNorthwest of Guaynabo
RouteState Highway 199
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36128, -66.11811
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,400 (2017)
Projected traffic34,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 199 over Guaynabo River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 199 over Guaynabo River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 199 over Guaynabo River carry?

About 29,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 199 over Guaynabo River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 199 over Guaynabo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.