US Bridges

Guadalupe St. over Portugues River

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Ponce Town (north) · Structure no. 022061

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guadalupe St. over Portugues River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guadalupe St. over Portugues River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,920 by 2025. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGuadalupe St.
CrossesPortugues River
LocationAt Ponce Town (north)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0173, -66.60703
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2005)
Projected traffic10,920 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$309,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guadalupe St. over Portugues River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guadalupe St. over Portugues River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Guadalupe St. over Portugues River carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Guadalupe St. over Portugues River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Guadalupe St. over Portugues River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.