US Bridges

Pr 510 over Guanabana Creek

FairPosted for load

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM S E of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 020671

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 510 over Guanabana Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 510 over Guanabana Creek in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 510
CrossesGuanabana Creek
Location2.5 KM S E of Juana Diaz
RouteState Highway 510
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04069, -66.49536
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2017)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 510 over Guanabana Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 510 over Guanabana Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 510 over Guanabana Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 510 over Guanabana Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Pr 510 over Guanabana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.