US Bridges

Pr 476 0.6 KM over Guajataca River

Poor

Quebradillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM Int PR119 & Pr · Structure no. 013851

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 476 0.6 KM over Guajataca River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 476 0.6 KM over Guajataca River in Quebradillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 476 0.6 KM
CrossesGuajataca River
Location0.5 KM Int PR119 & Pr
RouteState Highway 476
CountyQuebradillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39848, -66.92641
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks3%
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$35,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 476 0.6 KM over Guajataca River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 476 0.6 KM over Guajataca 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 476 0.6 KM over Guajataca River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 476 0.6 KM over Guajataca River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 476 0.6 KM over Guajataca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.