Local Road over Yaguez River
PoorMayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM East of Mayaguez · Structure no. E20691
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Other
- Other
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Yaguez River is a other other carrying Local Road over Yaguez River in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 2 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.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Road over Yaguez River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Local Road over Yaguez 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Local Road over Yaguez River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Local Road over Yaguez River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Yaguez River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.