US Bridges

Pr 30 27.8 KM over Pr 909 0.3 KM

Poor

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · Int of Pr 30R and Pr 909 · Structure no. 012481

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 27.8 KM over Pr 909 0.3 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 30 27.8 KM over Pr 909 0.3 KM in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 41,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,100 by 2025. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 30 27.8 KM
CrossesPr 909 0.3 KM
LocationInt of Pr 30R and Pr 909
RouteState Highway 30
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13882, -65.83013
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,100 (2017)
Projected traffic62,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 30 27.8 KM over Pr 909 0.3 KM built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 30 27.8 KM over Pr 909 0.3 KM 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 30 27.8 KM over Pr 909 0.3 KM carry?

About 41,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 27.8 KM over Pr 909 0.3 KM?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 27.8 KM over Pr 909 0.3 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.