US Bridges

City ST 0.30 KM over Guayanes River

Fair

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · Juan Rodriguez ST 0.3 KM · Structure no. 017121

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City ST 0.30 KM over Guayanes River is a concrete slab carrying City ST 0.30 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2020. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCity ST 0.30 KM
CrossesGuayanes River
LocationJuan Rodriguez ST 0.3 KM
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05651, -66.71906
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2005)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2020
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$123,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City ST 0.30 KM over Guayanes River built?

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

What condition is City ST 0.30 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does City ST 0.30 KM over Guayanes River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is City ST 0.30 KM over Guayanes River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns City ST 0.30 KM over Guayanes River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.