US Bridges

Pr 30 Eastbound over Pr 931

FairPosted for load

Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.7 KM N E of Caguas · Structure no. 009801

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 Eastbound over Pr 931 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 30 Eastbound over Pr 931 in Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 114,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,900 by 2025. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 30 Eastbound
CrossesPr 931
Location3.7 KM N E of Caguas
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates18.24444, -66.00083
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
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,500 (2017)
Projected traffic172,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$284,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 30 Eastbound over Pr 931 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 30 Eastbound over Pr 931 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 30 Eastbound over Pr 931 carry?

About 114,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 Eastbound over Pr 931?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 Eastbound over Pr 931?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.