US Bridges

OFFPR-135 KM 0.12 over Guayo River

Fair

Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico · 13 KM @ S.E. Lares Town · Structure no. 028961

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

OFFPR-135 KM 0.12 over Guayo River is a concrete slab carrying OFFPR-135 KM 0.12 over Guayo River in Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOFFPR-135 KM 0.12
CrossesGuayo River
Location13 KM @ S.E. Lares Town
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLares Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18454, -66.83446
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2017)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was OFFPR-135 KM 0.12 over Guayo River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is OFFPR-135 KM 0.12 over Guayo River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does OFFPR-135 KM 0.12 over Guayo River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is OFFPR-135 KM 0.12 over Guayo River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns OFFPR-135 KM 0.12 over Guayo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.