US Bridges

Off Pr 5 KM 24.2 over Rio Guadiana

Good

Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico · C. Emilio Nieves · Structure no. 030621

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 5 KM 24.2 over Rio Guadiana is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 5 KM 24.2 over Rio Guadiana in Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 5 KM 24.2
CrossesRio Guadiana
LocationC. Emilio Nieves
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyNaranjito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.30128, -66.24379
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Off Pr 5 KM 24.2 over Rio Guadiana built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 5 KM 24.2 over Rio Guadiana in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 5 KM 24.2 over Rio Guadiana carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 5 KM 24.2 over Rio Guadiana?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 5 KM 24.2 over Rio Guadiana?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.