US Bridges

Pr 943 over Gurabo River

Fair

Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM North of Gurabo · Structure no. 018101

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
564 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 943 over Gurabo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 943 over Gurabo River in Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2025. The structure is 564 ft (172 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 943
CrossesGurabo River
Location1.5 KM North of Gurabo
RouteState Highway 943
CountyGurabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26333, -65.97583
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length564 ft (172 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2017)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 943 over Gurabo River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 943 over Gurabo River 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 943 over Gurabo River carry?

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

How long is Pr 943 over Gurabo River?

The structure is 564 ft (172 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 943 over Gurabo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.