US Bridges

Pr 106 over Yaguez River

FairPosted for load

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · East of Mayaguez · Structure no. 006431

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 106 over Yaguez River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 106 over Yaguez River in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2025. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 106
CrossesYaguez River
LocationEast of Mayaguez
RouteState Highway 106
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.202, -67.13469
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2017)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 106 over Yaguez River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 106 over Yaguez 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 106 over Yaguez River carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 106 over Yaguez River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 106 over Yaguez River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.