Pr 512 6.3 KM over Guayo River
PoorPosted for loadJuana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.8 KM N W of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 008211
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 512 6.3 KM over Guayo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 512 6.3 KM over Guayo River in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 512 6.3 KM over Guayo River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 512 6.3 KM over Guayo 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 2025.
How much traffic does Pr 512 6.3 KM over Guayo River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 512 6.3 KM over Guayo River?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 512 6.3 KM over Guayo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.