US Bridges

Pr 386 0.3 KM over Guayanes River

Fair

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM North of PE¥U · Structure no. 010561

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 386 0.3 KM over Guayanes River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 386 0.3 KM over Guayanes River in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2025. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 386 0.3 KM
CrossesGuayanes River
Location1.5 KM North of PE¥U
RouteState Highway 386
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06561, -66.7265
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2017)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 386 0.3 KM over Guayanes River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 386 0.3 KM over Guayanes 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 386 0.3 KM over Guayanes River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 386 0.3 KM over Guayanes River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 386 0.3 KM over Guayanes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.