US Bridges

Pr 114 5.6 KM over Guanajibo River

Poor

Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.2 KM S of Hormigueros · Structure no. 019451

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 114 5.6 KM over Guanajibo River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 114 5.6 KM over Guanajibo River in Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPr 114 5.6 KM
CrossesGuanajibo River
Location1.2 KM S of Hormigueros
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates18.12896, -67.13528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2017)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$647,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 114 5.6 KM over Guanajibo River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 114 5.6 KM over Guanajibo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 114 5.6 KM over Guanajibo River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 114 5.6 KM over Guanajibo River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 114 5.6 KM over Guanajibo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.