US Bridges

Off Pr 539 KM 0.7 over Saliente River

Poor

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM SE of Jayuya · Structure no. 027531

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 539 KM 0.7 over Saliente River is a concrete slab carrying Off Pr 539 KM 0.7 over Saliente River in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 539 KM 0.7
CrossesSaliente River
Location6 KM SE of Jayuya
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20205, -66.55738
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 539 KM 0.7 over Saliente River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 539 KM 0.7 over Saliente 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 539 KM 0.7 over Saliente River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 539 KM 0.7 over Saliente River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 539 KM 0.7 over Saliente River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.