US Bridges

Off Pr 527 0.4 KM over Jayuya River

FairPosted for load

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM S E of Jayuya · Structure no. 020751

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 527 0.4 KM over Jayuya River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 527 0.4 KM over Jayuya River in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 527 0.4 KM
CrossesJayuya River
Location1.5 KM S E of Jayuya
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21206, -66.58147
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$517,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 527 0.4 KM over Jayuya River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 527 0.4 KM over 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 Off Pr 527 0.4 KM over Jayuya River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 527 0.4 KM over Jayuya River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 527 0.4 KM over Jayuya River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.