US Bridges

Pr 948 5.4 KM over Gurabo River

Fair

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM North East of Juncos · Structure no. 013131

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 948 5.4 KM over Gurabo River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 948 5.4 KM over Gurabo River in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 948 5.4 KM
CrossesGurabo River
Location7 KM North East of Juncos
RouteState Highway 948
CountyLas Piedras Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24853, -65.82972
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.3 US tons
Inventory rating5.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$86,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 948 5.4 KM over Gurabo River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 948 5.4 KM over Gurabo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 948 5.4 KM over Gurabo River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 948 5.4 KM over Gurabo River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pr 948 5.4 KM over Gurabo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.