US Bridges

PR-1 KM.81.4 over Majada River

Fair

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 Km. NE of Salinas · Structure no. 026861

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-1 KM.81.4 over Majada River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-1 KM.81.4 over Majada River in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2025. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-1 KM.81.4
CrossesMajada River
Location8 Km. NE of Salinas
RouteState Highway 1
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03618, -66.24037
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2017)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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-1 KM.81.4 over Majada River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-1 KM.81.4 over Majada 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does PR-1 KM.81.4 over Majada River carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is PR-1 KM.81.4 over Majada River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns PR-1 KM.81.4 over Majada River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.