US Bridges

Pr 9920 over Grande De Loiza River

Poor

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM S W of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 020061

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 9920 over Grande De Loiza River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 9920 over Grande De Loiza River in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPr 9920
CrossesGrande De Loiza River
Location10 KM S W of San Lorenzo
RouteState Highway 9920
Coordinates18.11778, -65.98814
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating12.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$423,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 9920 over Grande De Loiza River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 9920 over Grande De Loiza 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 9920 over Grande De Loiza River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 9920 over Grande De Loiza River?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 9920 over Grande De Loiza River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.