US Bridges

Pr 9936 over Gurabo River

Fair

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.5 Kms East of Juncos · Structure no. 024881

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 9936 over Gurabo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 9936 over Gurabo River in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2025. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 9936
CrossesGurabo River
Location6.5 Kms East of Juncos
RouteState Highway 9936
CountyLas Piedras Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22242, -65.86059
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2017)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 9936 over Gurabo River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 9936 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 9936 over Gurabo River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 9936 over Gurabo River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 9936 over Gurabo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.