US Bridges

Off Pr 182 11.2 KM over Guayanes River

PoorPosted for load

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.2 KM South of Pr 182 · Structure no. 025801

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 182 11.2 KM over Guayanes River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 182 11.2 KM over Guayanes River in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 182 11.2 KM
CrossesGuayanes River
Location0.2 KM South of Pr 182
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates18.07941, -65.9591
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,700 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$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 182 11.2 KM over Guayanes River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 182 11.2 KM over Guayanes 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 182 11.2 KM over Guayanes River carry?

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

How long is Off Pr 182 11.2 KM over Guayanes River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 182 11.2 KM over Guayanes River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.