Pr 927 over Blanco River
PoorNaguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM Southwest of Naguabo · Structure no. 010511
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 927 over Blanco River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 927 over Blanco River in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Pr 927 over Blanco River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 927 over Blanco 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 927 over Blanco River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 927 over Blanco River?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 927 over Blanco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.