US Bridges

Off Pr 603 1.2 KM over Guaonica River

Poor

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 603 · Structure no. 016831

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 603 1.2 KM over Guaonica River is a concrete slab carrying Off Pr 603 1.2 KM over Guaonica River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4 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, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 603 1.2 KM
CrossesGuaonica River
LocationOff Pr 603
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.25355, -66.72986
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 603 1.2 KM over Guaonica River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 603 1.2 KM over Guaonica 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 603 1.2 KM over Guaonica River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 603 1.2 KM over Guaonica River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 603 1.2 KM over Guaonica River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.