US Bridges

Off Pr 135 KM 9.6 over Rio Guayo

Fair

Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico · Sector CATAÑO · Structure no. 030551

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 135 KM 9.6 over Rio Guayo is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 135 KM 9.6 over Rio Guayo in Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 135 KM 9.6
CrossesRio Guayo
LocationSector CATAÑO
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyLares Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18111, -66.8325
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 135 KM 9.6 over Rio Guayo built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 135 KM 9.6 over Rio Guayo 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 Off Pr 135 KM 9.6 over Rio Guayo carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 135 KM 9.6 over Rio Guayo?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 135 KM 9.6 over Rio Guayo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.