US Bridges

Pr 185 20.5 KM over Gurabo River KM 20.41

FairPosted for load

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM N N W of Juncos · Structure no. 007351

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 185 20.5 KM over Gurabo River KM 20.41 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 185 20.5 KM over Gurabo River KM 20.41 in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,700 by 2025. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 185 20.5 KM
CrossesGurabo River KM 20.41
Location2 KM N N W of Juncos
RouteState Highway 185
CountyJuncos Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24134, -65.92308
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2017)
Projected traffic18,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 185 20.5 KM over Gurabo River KM 20.41 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 185 20.5 KM over Gurabo River KM 20.41 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 185 20.5 KM over Gurabo River KM 20.41 carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 185 20.5 KM over Gurabo River KM 20.41?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 185 20.5 KM over Gurabo River KM 20.41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.