US Bridges

Pr 819 over Bucarabones River

FairPosted for load

Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM East of Toa Alta · Structure no. 012171

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 819 over Bucarabones River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 819 over Bucarabones River in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2025. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 819
CrossesBucarabones River
Location3 KM East of Toa Alta
RouteState Highway 819
CountyToa Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38389, -66.21889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2017)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$564,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 819 over Bucarabones River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 819 over Bucarabones 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 819 over Bucarabones River carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 819 over Bucarabones River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 819 over Bucarabones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.