US Bridges

Pr 603 1.6 KM over Guanico River

Fair

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South West of Utuado · Structure no. 006961

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 603 1.6 KM over Guanico River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 603 1.6 KM over Guanico River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 603 1.6 KM
CrossesGuanico River
Location5 KM South West of Utuado
RouteState Highway 603
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25342, -66.7327
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 603 1.6 KM over Guanico River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 603 1.6 KM over Guanico 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 603 1.6 KM over Guanico River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 603 1.6 KM over Guanico River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 603 1.6 KM over Guanico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.