US Bridges

PR102 over Guanajibo River

Fair

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · PR-102 KM 33.2 · Structure no. 030751

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR102 over Guanajibo River is a steel truss - thru carrying PR102 over Guanajibo River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,300 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPR102
CrossesGuanajibo River
LocationPR-102 KM 33.2
RouteState Highway PR102
CountySan German Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07919, -67.03306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2017)
Projected traffic20,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR102 over Guanajibo River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR102 over Guanajibo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does PR102 over Guanajibo River carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR102 over Guanajibo River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns PR102 over Guanajibo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.