US Bridges

Pr 10 47.1 KM over Caguanas River

Good

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM North of Utuado · Structure no. 019821

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,273 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 10 47.1 KM over Caguanas River is a concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Pr 10 47.1 KM over Caguanas River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,900 by 2025. The structure is 1,273 ft (388 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 10 47.1 KM
CrossesCaguanas River
Location4.5 KM North of Utuado
RouteInterstate 10
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.30506, -66.71561
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,273 ft (388 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2017)
Projected traffic15,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 10 47.1 KM over Caguanas River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 10 47.1 KM over Caguanas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 10 47.1 KM over Caguanas River carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 10 47.1 KM over Caguanas River?

The structure is 1,273 ft (388 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 10 47.1 KM over Caguanas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.