US Bridges

Pr 5561 0.1 KM over Jacaguax River

Fair

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM South of Villalba · Structure no. 027831

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5561 0.1 KM over Jacaguax River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5561 0.1 KM over Jacaguax River in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2025. The structure is 390 ft (118.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5561 0.1 KM
CrossesJacaguax River
Location1.5 KM South of Villalba
RouteCounty Highway 5561
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.10856, -66.50473
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length390 ft (118.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2017)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5561 0.1 KM over Jacaguax River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5561 0.1 KM over Jacaguax River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 5561 0.1 KM over Jacaguax River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5561 0.1 KM over Jacaguax River?

The structure is 390 ft (118.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5561 0.1 KM over Jacaguax River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.