US Bridges

Off Pr 132 10.9 KM over Guayanes River

Poor

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM North of PE¥UEL · Structure no. 017111

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 132 10.9 KM over Guayanes River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Off Pr 132 10.9 KM over Guayanes River in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2025. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOff Pr 132 10.9 KM
CrossesGuayanes River
Location3 KM North of PE¥UEL
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.06094, -66.7227
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2017)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 132 10.9 KM over Guayanes River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 132 10.9 KM over Guayanes 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 132 10.9 KM over Guayanes River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 132 10.9 KM over Guayanes River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 132 10.9 KM over Guayanes River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.