US Bridges

Local Road over Rayo Minillas River

Fair

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM SW Int PR2 & P · Structure no. 018221

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Rayo Minillas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Rayo Minillas River in Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,200 by 2025. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesRayo Minillas River
Location0.5 KM SW Int PR2 & P
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07505, -66.98124
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2017)
Projected traffic24,200 by 2025
Trucks2%
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

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$706,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Rayo Minillas River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Rayo Minillas 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over Rayo Minillas River carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Rayo Minillas River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Rayo Minillas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.