US Bridges

Pr 200R 0.7 KM over Waterway

Fair

Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico · In Isabel II Vieques · Structure no. 010871

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 200R 0.7 KM over Waterway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pr 200R 0.7 KM over Waterway in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 200R 0.7 KM
CrossesWaterway
LocationIn Isabel II Vieques
RouteState Highway 200
CountyVieques Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15084, -65.44087
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2017)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 200R 0.7 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Pr 200R 0.7 KM over Waterway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 200R 0.7 KM over Waterway carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 200R 0.7 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 200R 0.7 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.