US Bridges

Pr 102 36.0 KM over Guanajibo River

Poor

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM S E of San German · Structure no. 010961

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
531 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 102 36.0 KM over Guanajibo River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 102 36.0 KM over Guanajibo River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2025. The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesPr 102 36.0 KM
CrossesGuanajibo River
Location3 KM S E of San German
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates18.07602, -67.00703
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length531 ft (161.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2017)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 102 36.0 KM over Guanajibo River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 102 36.0 KM over Guanajibo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 102 36.0 KM over Guanajibo River carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 102 36.0 KM over Guanajibo River?

The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 102 36.0 KM over Guanajibo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.