Why did the bridge go to therapy? It had too many spans of anxiety.
Why did the bridge go to therapy? It had too many spans of anxiety.
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over GUAJATACA RIVER LOCAL RD
3 KM N W OF QUEBRADILLAS
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 5 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 31,100 vehicles per day and is 46 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 63.2 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 16 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 687 feet long — a moderate crossing, about 30 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 16 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 31,100 vehicles cross daily — moderate traffic, some congestion possible.
The deck is 80 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1980
46 years old
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
687 ft
209.4 m
Deck Width
80 ft
24.3 m
Spans
7
sections between supports
Max Span
98 ft
longest unsupported section (30.0 m)
Traffic Lanes
4 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
16 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
31,100vehicles/day
18.48503°N, 66.95574°W
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A prestressed concrete stringer bridge uses pretensioned concrete beams, where steel tendons are stretched before concrete is poured. This creates stronger, lighter spans.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.