US Bridges

Pr 147 22.0 KM over Guadiana River

Fair

Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM N E of Naranjito · Structure no. 024951

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
637 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 147 22.0 KM over Guadiana River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 147 22.0 KM over Guadiana River in Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2025. The structure is 637 ft (194.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 147 22.0 KM
CrossesGuadiana River
Location3 KM N E of Naranjito
RouteState Highway 147
CountyNaranjito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.30473, -66.22417
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length637 ft (194.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2017)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2025
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 147 22.0 KM over Guadiana River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 147 22.0 KM over Guadiana 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 147 22.0 KM over Guadiana River carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pr 147 22.0 KM over Guadiana River?

The structure is 637 ft (194.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 147 22.0 KM over Guadiana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.