US Bridges

Pr 199 19.1 KM over Guano River

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.25 KM from Pr 52 · Structure no. 019291

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 199 19.1 KM over Guano River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 199 19.1 KM over Guano River in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 23,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,400 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 199 19.1 KM
CrossesGuano River
Location0.25 KM from Pr 52
RouteState Highway 199
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35789, -66.06424
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,400 (2017)
Projected traffic27,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 199 19.1 KM over Guano River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 199 19.1 KM over Guano 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 199 19.1 KM over Guano River carry?

About 23,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 199 19.1 KM over Guano River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pr 199 19.1 KM over Guano River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.