US Bridges

Off Pr 948 2.1 KM over Gurabo River

Fair

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM North of Juncos · Structure no. 013841

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 948 2.1 KM over Gurabo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Off Pr 948 2.1 KM over Gurabo River in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 948 2.1 KM
CrossesGurabo River
Location8 KM North of Juncos
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Piedras Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24428, -65.84922
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width8 ft (2.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$264,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 948 2.1 KM over Gurabo River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 948 2.1 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 948 2.1 KM over Gurabo River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 948 2.1 KM over Gurabo River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 948 2.1 KM over Gurabo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.