US Bridges

Local Road over Grande River

Fair

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.7 Kms Southwest Jayuya · Structure no. 027521

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Grande River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Road over Grande River in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesGrande River
Location1.7 Kms Southwest Jayuya
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20321, -66.60661
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Grande River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Grande 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road over Grande River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Grande River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Grande River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.