US Bridges

Rural Local Road over Grande De Arecibo River

Good

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM North East of Utuado · Structure no. E14991

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
274 ft
1 main span
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 other other 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRural Local Road
CrossesGrande De Arecibo River
Location5 KM North East of Utuado
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.30111, -66.69833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2005)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 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 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 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.