US Bridges

Pr 825 0.10 KM over Guadiana River

Poor

Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North of Naranjito · Structure no. 005491

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 825 0.10 KM over Guadiana River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 825 0.10 KM over Guadiana River in Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 825 0.10 KM
CrossesGuadiana River
Location1 KM North of Naranjito
RouteState Highway 825
CountyNaranjito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3018, -66.24848
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$309,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 825 0.10 KM over Guadiana River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 825 0.10 KM over Guadiana 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 825 0.10 KM over Guadiana River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 825 0.10 KM over Guadiana River?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 825 0.10 KM over Guadiana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.