US Bridges

Off PR-402 at 3.09 over Guaba River

FairPosted for load

Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM S E of Las Marias · Structure no. 015561

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off PR-402 at 3.09 over Guaba River is a concrete tee beam carrying Off PR-402 at 3.09 over Guaba River in Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff PR-402 at 3.09
CrossesGuaba River
Location6 KM S E of Las Marias
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Marias Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21, -66.95833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off PR-402 at 3.09 over Guaba River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Off PR-402 at 3.09 over Guaba 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Off PR-402 at 3.09 over Guaba River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off PR-402 at 3.09 over Guaba River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Off PR-402 at 3.09 over Guaba River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.