US Bridges

Pr 455 over Guajataca River

Fair

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9.4 KM N E San Sebastian · Structure no. 014041

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 455 over Guajataca River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 455 over Guajataca River in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2025. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 455
CrossesGuajataca River
Location9.4 KM N E San Sebastian
RouteState Highway 455
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35949, -66.91306
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2017)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 455 over Guajataca River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 455 over Guajataca 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 455 over Guajataca River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 455 over Guajataca River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 455 over Guajataca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.