US Bridges

Pr 102 KM 7.5 over Guanajibo River

Poor

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM S W Mayaguez Center · Structure no. 005891

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
235 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 102 KM 7.5 over Guanajibo River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 102 KM 7.5 over Guanajibo River in Mayaguez 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2025. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 102 KM 7.5
CrossesGuanajibo River
Location5 KM S W Mayaguez Center
RouteState Highway 102
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.16797, -67.18021
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2017)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$549,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 102 KM 7.5 over Guanajibo River built?

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

What condition is Pr 102 KM 7.5 over Guanajibo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 102 KM 7.5 over Guanajibo River carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 102 KM 7.5 over Guanajibo River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 102 KM 7.5 over Guanajibo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.