US Bridges

Pr 994 2.1 KM over Kiani Lagoon

Fair

Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico · 14 KM West of Isabel II · Structure no. 028521

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

About this bridge

Pr 994 2.1 KM over Kiani Lagoon is a steel truss - thru carrying Pr 994 2.1 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPr 994 2.1 KM
CrossesKiani Lagoon
Location14 KM West of Isabel II
RouteCounty Highway 994
CountyVieques Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11386, -65.56898
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 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 2.1 KM over Kiani Lagoon built?

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

What condition is Pr 994 2.1 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 2.1 KM over Kiani Lagoon carry?

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

How long is Pr 994 2.1 KM over Kiani Lagoon?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 994 2.1 KM over Kiani Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.