US Bridges

Pr 30 Etbd 13.8 KM over Valenciano Rv. & L.

Poor

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.3 KM NW Int PR30 & · Structure no. 011012

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 Etbd 13.8 KM over Valenciano Rv. & L. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 30 Etbd 13.8 KM over Valenciano Rv. & L. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 42,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,550 by 2025. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 30 Etbd 13.8 KM
CrossesValenciano Rv. & L.
Location0.3 KM NW Int PR30 &
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates18.22911, -65.91845
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,100 (2017)
Projected traffic63,550 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$319,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 30 Etbd 13.8 KM over Valenciano Rv. & L. built?

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

What condition is Pr 30 Etbd 13.8 KM over Valenciano Rv. & L. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 30 Etbd 13.8 KM over Valenciano Rv. & L. carry?

About 42,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 Etbd 13.8 KM over Valenciano Rv. & L.?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 Etbd 13.8 KM over Valenciano Rv. & L.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.