US Bridges

Ave Los Filtros over Rio Guaynabo

Good

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North PR-199 · Structure no. 030421

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave Los Filtros over Rio Guaynabo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave Los Filtros over Rio Guaynabo in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2025. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve Los Filtros
CrossesRio Guaynabo
Location1 KM North PR-199
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3715, -66.13061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave Los Filtros over Rio Guaynabo built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave Los Filtros over Rio Guaynabo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ave Los Filtros over Rio Guaynabo carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ave Los Filtros over Rio Guaynabo?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ave Los Filtros over Rio Guaynabo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.