US Bridges

Pr 988 over Chiquito River

FairPosted for load

Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South of Luquillo · Structure no. 013931

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 988 over Chiquito River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 988 over Chiquito River in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 988
CrossesChiquito River
Location5 KM South of Luquillo
RouteState Highway 988
CountyLuquillo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32844, -65.71439
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 988 over Chiquito River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 988 over Chiquito 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 988 over Chiquito River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 988 over Chiquito River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 988 over Chiquito River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.