US Bridges

Pr 30 Westbound over Valenciano River L Road

Fair

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.3 KM NW Int PR30 & · Structure no. 011022

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 Westbound over Valenciano River L Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 30 Westbound over Valenciano River L Road 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.

It carries about 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,400 by 2025. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 30 Westbound
CrossesValenciano River L Road
Location0.3 KM NW Int PR30 &
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates18.22917, -65.91833
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (2017)
Projected traffic48,400 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$274,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 30 Westbound over Valenciano River L Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 30 Westbound over Valenciano River L Road 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 Pr 30 Westbound over Valenciano River L Road carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 Westbound over Valenciano River L Road?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 Westbound over Valenciano River L Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.