US Bridges

Pr 920 8.1 KM over Limones River

Poor

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.2 KM Int PR920 & Pr · Structure no. 012651

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 920 8.1 KM over Limones River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 920 8.1 KM over Limones River in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2025. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 920 8.1 KM
CrossesLimones River
Location0.2 KM Int PR920 & Pr
RouteState Highway 920
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08444, -65.90342
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$1.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 920 8.1 KM over Limones River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 920 8.1 KM over Limones River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 920 8.1 KM over Limones River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 920 8.1 KM over Limones River?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 920 8.1 KM over Limones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.