US Bridges

Pr 940 over Pitahaya River

Fair

Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM East of Luquillo · Structure no. 001091

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 940 over Pitahaya River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 940 over Pitahaya River in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 940
CrossesPitahaya River
Location4 KM East of Luquillo
RouteState Highway 940
CountyLuquillo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35467, -65.70069
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2017)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$804,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 940 over Pitahaya River built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 940 over Pitahaya 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 940 over Pitahaya River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 940 over Pitahaya River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 940 over Pitahaya River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.