US Bridges

Local Road over Guayo River

Good

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · .01 KM from Pr 512 KM 4.3 · Structure no. E28421

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

About this bridge

Local Road over Guayo River is a other other carrying Local Road 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 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 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).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesGuayo River
Location.01 KM from Pr 512 KM 4.3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.08417, -66.53944
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
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 Local Road over Guayo River built?

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

What condition is Local Road over Guayo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over Guayo River carry?

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

How long is Local Road 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 Local Road over Guayo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.