US Bridges

Pr 1 over Arenales Channel

Fair

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM West of Salinas · Structure no. 000221

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 over Arenales Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 1 over Arenales Channel in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,400 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1
CrossesArenales Channel
Location3 KM West of Salinas
RouteState Highway 1
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97583, -66.31528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2017)
Projected traffic24,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 over Arenales Channel built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 over Arenales Channel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 1 over Arenales Channel carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 over Arenales Channel?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 over Arenales Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.