US Bridges

Off Pr 182 14.2 KM over Guayanes River

Fair

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · Bo. Guayabotas Sanchez · Structure no. 025781

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 182 14.2 KM over Guayanes River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 182 14.2 KM over Guayanes River in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 182 14.2 KM
CrossesGuayanes River
LocationBo. Guayabotas Sanchez
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08061, -65.98401
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 182 14.2 KM over Guayanes River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 182 14.2 KM over Guayanes 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 Off Pr 182 14.2 KM over Guayanes River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 182 14.2 KM over Guayanes River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 182 14.2 KM over Guayanes River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.