US Bridges

Pr 181 13.6 KM over Guayabota Creek

FairPosted for load

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM S Int PR181 & Pr · Structure no. 004111

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 181 13.6 KM over Guayabota Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 181 13.6 KM over Guayabota Creek in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 181 13.6 KM
CrossesGuayabota Creek
Location1 KM S Int PR181 & Pr
RouteState Highway 181
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06916, -65.99436
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2017)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 181 13.6 KM over Guayabota Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 181 13.6 KM over Guayabota Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 181 13.6 KM over Guayabota Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 181 13.6 KM over Guayabota Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 181 13.6 KM over Guayabota Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.