US Bridges

Pr 902 11.5 KM over Limones River

FairPosted for load

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM Northwest of Yabucoa · Structure no. 008531

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 902 11.5 KM over Limones River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 902 11.5 KM over Limones River in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 902 11.5 KM
CrossesLimones River
Location5 KM Northwest of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 902
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0891, -65.90182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$634,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 902 11.5 KM over Limones River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 902 11.5 KM over Limones 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 902 11.5 KM over Limones River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 902 11.5 KM over Limones River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 902 11.5 KM over Limones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.