US Bridges

Off Pr 512 KM 4.3 over Guayo River

Poor

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · .01 KM from Pr 512 KM 4.3 · Structure no. 028421

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 512 KM 4.3 over Guayo River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Off Pr 512 KM 4.3 over Guayo River in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 512 KM 4.3
CrossesGuayo River
Location.01 KM from Pr 512 KM 4.3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0843, -66.53937
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic200 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 512 KM 4.3 over Guayo River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 512 KM 4.3 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 512 KM 4.3 over Guayo River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 512 KM 4.3 over Guayo River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 512 KM 4.3 over Guayo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.