US Bridges

Pr 960 0.1 KM over Grande River

Good

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.3 KM S W of Rio Grande · Structure no. 019081

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 960 0.1 KM over Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 960 0.1 KM over Grande River in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 960 0.1 KM
CrossesGrande River
Location5.3 KM S W of Rio Grande
RouteState Highway 960
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34333, -65.84056
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 960 0.1 KM over Grande River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 960 0.1 KM over Grande 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 960 0.1 KM over Grande River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 960 0.1 KM over Grande River?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 960 0.1 KM over Grande River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.