US Bridges

Pr 966 0.8 KM over Espiritu Santo River

Fair

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Kms S E of Rio Grande · Structure no. 022901

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 966 0.8 KM over Espiritu Santo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 966 0.8 KM over Espiritu Santo River in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 966 0.8 KM
CrossesEspiritu Santo River
Location3 Kms S E of Rio Grande
RouteState Highway 966
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35797, -65.81347
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 966 0.8 KM over Espiritu Santo River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 966 0.8 KM over Espiritu Santo 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 Pr 966 0.8 KM over Espiritu Santo River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 966 0.8 KM over Espiritu Santo River?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 966 0.8 KM over Espiritu Santo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.