US Bridges

Pr 510 5 KM over Jacaguas River

FairPosted for load

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM South Juana Diaz · Structure no. 014661

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 510 5 KM over Jacaguas River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 510 5 KM over Jacaguas River in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2025. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 510 5 KM
CrossesJacaguas River
Location2.5 KM South Juana Diaz
RouteState Highway 510
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03198, -66.50811
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2017)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 510 5 KM over Jacaguas River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 510 5 KM over Jacaguas 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 510 5 KM over Jacaguas River carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 510 5 KM over Jacaguas River?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 510 5 KM over Jacaguas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.