US Bridges

Pr 354 2.2 KM over Ca%as River

Poor

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.8 KM East of Mayaguez · Structure no. 007691

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 354 2.2 KM over Ca%as River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 354 2.2 KM over Ca%as River in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 0 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, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPr 354 2.2 KM
CrossesCa%as River
Location8.8 KM East of Mayaguez
RouteState Highway 354
Coordinates18.22491, -67.06639
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 354 2.2 KM over Ca%as River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 354 2.2 KM over Ca%as 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 354 2.2 KM over Ca%as River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 354 2.2 KM over Ca%as River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 354 2.2 KM over Ca%as River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.