US Bridges

Pr 1 117.9 KM over Jacaguas River

Fair

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 Kms.Sw.Of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 025231

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 117.9 KM over Jacaguas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 1 117.9 KM over Jacaguas River in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,100 by 2025. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1 117.9 KM
CrossesJacaguas River
Location5.5 Kms.Sw.Of Juana Diaz
RouteState Highway 1
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99889, -66.53034
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2017)
Projected traffic17,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 117.9 KM over Jacaguas River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 117.9 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 1 117.9 KM over Jacaguas River carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 117.9 KM over Jacaguas River?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 117.9 KM over Jacaguas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.