US Bridges

Pr 203 over Pr 30

Fair

Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM Northeast of Caguas · Structure no. 025021

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 203 over Pr 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 203 over Pr 30 in Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,300 by 2025. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 203
CrossesPr 30
Location3 KM Northeast of Caguas
RouteState Highway 203
CountyGurabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2467, -65.99381
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2017)
Projected traffic26,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 203 over Pr 30 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 203 over Pr 30 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 203 over Pr 30 carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 203 over Pr 30?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 203 over Pr 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.