US Bridges

Pr 446 over Guatemala River

Good

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.7 KM Int PR111 & Pr · Structure no. 026751

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 446 over Guatemala River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 446 over Guatemala River in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 446
CrossesGuatemala River
Location1.7 KM Int PR111 & Pr
RouteState Highway 446
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35735, -66.99539
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2017)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 446 over Guatemala River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 446 over Guatemala River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 446 over Guatemala River carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 446 over Guatemala River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 446 over Guatemala River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.