US Bridges

Pr 9937 1.0 KM over Pr 30 18.85 KM

Fair

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM Wnw of Las Piedras · Structure no. 001441

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 9937 1.0 KM over Pr 30 18.85 KM is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 9937 1.0 KM over Pr 30 18.85 KM in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 9937 1.0 KM
CrossesPr 30 18.85 KM
Location3 KM Wnw of Las Piedras
RouteState Highway 9937
CountyLas Piedras Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.19008, -65.8946
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 9937 1.0 KM over Pr 30 18.85 KM built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 9937 1.0 KM over Pr 30 18.85 KM 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 9937 1.0 KM over Pr 30 18.85 KM carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 9937 1.0 KM over Pr 30 18.85 KM?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 9937 1.0 KM over Pr 30 18.85 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.