US Bridges

Pr 20 over Local Road

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.30KM.SOUTH of Guaynabo · Structure no. 026222

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 20 over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 20 over Local Road in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 34,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2025. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 20
CrossesLocal Road
Location2.30KM.SOUTH of Guaynabo
RouteState Highway 20
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3432, -66.1027
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,900 (2017)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 20 over Local Road built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 20 over Local Road 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 20 over Local Road carry?

About 34,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 20 over Local Road?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 20 over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.