US Bridges

Pr 192 over Santiago River

Fair

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Naguabo Town · Structure no. 022431

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 192 over Santiago River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 192 over Santiago River in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2025. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 192
CrossesSantiago River
LocationAt Naguabo Town
RouteState Highway 192
CountyNaguabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20636, -65.7328
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2017)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 192 over Santiago River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 192 over Santiago 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 192 over Santiago River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 192 over Santiago River?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 192 over Santiago River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.