US Bridges

Urban Local Road over Pr 30

Fair

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM N W of Las Piedras · Structure no. 008121

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Urban Local Road over Pr 30 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Urban Local Road over Pr 30 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2025. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUrban Local Road
CrossesPr 30
Location4 KM N W of Las Piedras
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLas Piedras Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.19778, -65.90056
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
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2005)
Projected traffic800 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$565,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Urban Local Road over Pr 30 built?

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

What condition is Urban Local Road over Pr 30 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Urban Local Road over Pr 30 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Urban Local Road over Pr 30?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Urban Local Road over Pr 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.