US Bridges

Pr 5561R over Jacaguas River

Good

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.44 KM Sth of Villalba · Structure no. 029221

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5561R over Jacaguas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5561R over Jacaguas River in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2025. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5561R
CrossesJacaguas River
Location0.44 KM Sth of Villalba
RouteState Highway 5561
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11033, -66.49775
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2017)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 5561R over Jacaguas River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5561R over Jacaguas 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 5561R over Jacaguas River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5561R over Jacaguas River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5561R over Jacaguas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.