Pr 826 over Guadiana River
PoorPosted for loadNaranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM N E of Naranjito · Structure no. 014971
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 274 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 826 over Guadiana River is a steel truss - thru carrying Pr 826 over Guadiana River in Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 826 over Guadiana River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 826 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Pr 826 over Guadiana River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pr 826 over Guadiana River?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 826 over Guadiana River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.