US Bridges

PR-834 over Waterway

FairPosted for load

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Kms. South of Guaynabo · Structure no. 026631

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,323 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-834 over Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-834 over Waterway in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2025. The structure is 1,323 ft (403.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesPR-834
CrossesWaterway
Location4 Kms. South of Guaynabo
RouteState Highway 834
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating4.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,323 ft (403.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2017)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$418,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-834 over Waterway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-834 over Waterway 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 PR-834 over Waterway carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-834 over Waterway?

The structure is 1,323 ft (403.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns PR-834 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.