Pr 900 4.8 KM over Guayabo Creek
PoorYabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM West of Yabucoa · Structure no. 006991
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 900 4.8 KM over Guayabo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 900 4.8 KM over Guayabo Creek in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 900 4.8 KM over Guayabo Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 900 4.8 KM over Guayabo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 900 4.8 KM over Guayabo Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 900 4.8 KM over Guayabo Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 900 4.8 KM over Guayabo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.