US Bridges

Urban Local over Pr 30

FairPosted for load

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.1 KM S E of Gurabo · Structure no. 010241

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Urban Local over Pr 30 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Urban Local over Pr 30 in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUrban Local
CrossesPr 30
Location4.1 KM S E of Gurabo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJuncos Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24383, -65.93923
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$87,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Urban Local over Pr 30 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Urban Local over Pr 30 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Urban Local over Pr 30 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Urban Local over Pr 30?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Urban Local over Pr 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.