US Bridges

Vincent Street over Grande De Jayuya River

Fair

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.1 KM S W of Pr 144 · Structure no. 018231

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vincent Street over Grande De Jayuya River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vincent Street over Grande De Jayuya River in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2025. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVincent Street
CrossesGrande De Jayuya River
Location0.1 KM S W of Pr 144
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.21747, -66.59384
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2017)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vincent Street over Grande De Jayuya River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vincent Street over Grande De Jayuya 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Vincent Street over Grande De Jayuya River carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vincent Street over Grande De Jayuya River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vincent Street over Grande De Jayuya River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.