US Bridges

Anslm SR ST KM 1.2 over Brujo River

PoorClosed to traffic

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.2 Km. N.E. of Rosario · Structure no. 027091

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anslm SR ST KM 1.2 over Brujo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anslm SR ST KM 1.2 over Brujo River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2025. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAnslm SR ST KM 1.2
CrossesBrujo River
Location1.2 Km. N.E. of Rosario
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.17301, -67.07292
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2017)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anslm SR ST KM 1.2 over Brujo River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anslm SR ST KM 1.2 over Brujo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Anslm SR ST KM 1.2 over Brujo River carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Anslm SR ST KM 1.2 over Brujo River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Anslm SR ST KM 1.2 over Brujo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.