US Bridges

Pr 991 0.09 KM over Sabana River

Fair

Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.7 KM South of Luquillo · Structure no. 006301

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 991 0.09 KM over Sabana River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 991 0.09 KM over Sabana River in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2025. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 991 0.09 KM
CrossesSabana River
Location1.7 KM South of Luquillo
RouteState Highway 991
CountyLuquillo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35093, -65.72609
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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2017)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$539,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 991 0.09 KM over Sabana River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 991 0.09 KM over Sabana 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 991 0.09 KM over Sabana River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 991 0.09 KM over Sabana River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 991 0.09 KM over Sabana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.