US Bridges

Pr 182 3.8 KM over Guayanes River

Good

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.3 KM Northwest of Yabuc · Structure no. 027221

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 182 3.8 KM over Guayanes River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 182 3.8 KM over Guayanes River in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,900 by 2025. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 182 3.8 KM
CrossesGuayanes River
Location3.3 KM Northwest of Yabuc
RouteState Highway 182
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05703, -65.90079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2017)
Projected traffic19,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 182 3.8 KM over Guayanes River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 182 3.8 KM over Guayanes River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 182 3.8 KM over Guayanes River carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 182 3.8 KM over Guayanes River?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 182 3.8 KM over Guayanes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.