US Bridges

Pr 540 over CAñAS River

Good

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.2 KM NE Juana Diaz · Structure no. 027391

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 540 over CAñAS River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 540 over CAñAS River in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 540
CrossesCAñAS River
Location5.2 KM NE Juana Diaz
RouteState Highway 540
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05015, -66.4554
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 540 over CAñAS River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 540 over CAñAS River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 540 over CAñAS River carry?

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

How long is Pr 540 over CAñAS River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 540 over CAñAS River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.