US Bridges

Pr 181 Nbd 42.8 KM over Pr 30 7.4 KM

FairPosted for load

Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM South of Gurabo · Structure no. 010302

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 181 Nbd 42.8 KM over Pr 30 7.4 KM is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 181 Nbd 42.8 KM over Pr 30 7.4 KM in Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2025. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 181 Nbd 42.8 KM
CrossesPr 30 7.4 KM
Location0.5 KM South of Gurabo
RouteState Highway 181
CountyGurabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24911, -65.97194
Functional classRural 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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2017)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$187,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 181 Nbd 42.8 KM over Pr 30 7.4 KM built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 181 Nbd 42.8 KM over Pr 30 7.4 KM 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 181 Nbd 42.8 KM over Pr 30 7.4 KM carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 181 Nbd 42.8 KM over Pr 30 7.4 KM?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 181 Nbd 42.8 KM over Pr 30 7.4 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.