US Bridges

Pr 108 over Yaguez River

Fair

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · Luna Street (pr 108) · Structure no. 012901

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 108 over Yaguez River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 108 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2025. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 108
CrossesYaguez River
LocationLuna Street (pr 108)
RouteState Highway 108
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20244, -67.13734
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2017)
Projected traffic15,500 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 108 over Yaguez River built?

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

What condition is Pr 108 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 108 over Yaguez River carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 108 over Yaguez River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 108 over Yaguez River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.