US Bridges

Pr 354 2.2 KM over Ca%as River

Good

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.8 KM East of Mayaguez · Structure no. E07691

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
60 ft
1 main span
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 other other 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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).

Location

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

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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.