US Bridges

Pr 994 1.3 KM over Kiani Lagoon

FairPosted for load

Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico · 12.5 KM West of Isabel II · Structure no. 028511

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 994 1.3 KM over Kiani Lagoon is a steel truss - thru carrying Pr 994 1.3 KM over Kiani Lagoon in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 994 1.3 KM
CrossesKiani Lagoon
Location12.5 KM West of Isabel II
RouteCounty Highway 994
CountyVieques Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11726, -65.56164
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 994 1.3 KM over Kiani Lagoon built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 994 1.3 KM over Kiani Lagoon 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 994 1.3 KM over Kiani Lagoon carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 994 1.3 KM over Kiani Lagoon?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 994 1.3 KM over Kiani Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.