US Bridges

Local Road 1.5 KM over Guatemala River

Fair

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 446 @ KM 1.5 · Structure no. 028831

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road 1.5 KM over Guatemala River is a concrete slab carrying Local Road 1.5 KM over Guatemala River in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2025. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road 1.5 KM
CrossesGuatemala River
LocationOff Pr 446 @ KM 1.5
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35644, -66.99569
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2017)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road 1.5 KM over Guatemala River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road 1.5 KM over Guatemala 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road 1.5 KM over Guatemala River carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road 1.5 KM over Guatemala River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road 1.5 KM over Guatemala River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.