US Bridges

Local Road over Pr 5

Fair

Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM East Naranjito · Structure no. 027281

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Pr 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Pr 5 in Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesPr 5
Location3.5 KM East Naranjito
CountyNaranjito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3125, -66.28111
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Pr 5 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Pr 5 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road over Pr 5 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local Road over Pr 5?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Pr 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.