US Bridges

Pr 30 Westbound over Pr 31

FairPosted for load

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Juncos · Structure no. 011002

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,050
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 Westbound over Pr 31 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 30 Westbound over Pr 31 in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 32,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,400 by 2025. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 30 Westbound
CrossesPr 31
LocationAt Juncos
RouteState Highway 30
CountyJuncos Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22653, -65.91711
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,050 (2017)
Projected traffic48,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$170,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 30 Westbound over Pr 31 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 30 Westbound over Pr 31 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 30 Westbound over Pr 31 carry?

About 32,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 Westbound over Pr 31?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 Westbound over Pr 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.