US Bridges

Pr 102 over Yaguez River

FairPosted for load

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Mayaguez City · Structure no. 011941

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 102 over Yaguez River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 102 over Yaguez River in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,300 by 2025. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 102
CrossesYaguez River
LocationAt Mayaguez City
RouteState Highway 102
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20803, -67.15171
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2017)
Projected traffic23,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 102 over Yaguez River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 102 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 102 over Yaguez River carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 102 over Yaguez River?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 102 over Yaguez River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.