US Bridges

Pr 902 5.5 KM over Cayaguas River

Fair

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11 KM N W of Yabucoa · Structure no. 009021

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 902 5.5 KM over Cayaguas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 902 5.5 KM over Cayaguas River in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 902 5.5 KM
CrossesCayaguas River
Location11 KM N W of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 902
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.10972, -65.94333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 902 5.5 KM over Cayaguas River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 902 5.5 KM over Cayaguas 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 902 5.5 KM over Cayaguas River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 902 5.5 KM over Cayaguas River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 902 5.5 KM over Cayaguas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.