US Bridges

Local Road over Saliente River

Fair

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3KM South East of Jayuya · Structure no. 027541

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Saliente River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Saliente River in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2025. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesSaliente River
Location3KM South East of Jayuya
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21334, -66.56692
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2017)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Saliente River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Saliente 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over Saliente River carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Saliente River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Saliente River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.