Rural Local Road over Grande De Arecibo River
PoorUtuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM North East of Utuado · Structure no. 014991
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rural Local Road over Grande De Arecibo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rural Local Road over Grande De Arecibo River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rural Local Road over Grande De Arecibo River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rural Local Road over Grande De Arecibo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Rural Local Road over Grande De Arecibo River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rural Local Road over Grande De Arecibo River?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Rural Local Road over Grande De Arecibo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.