US Bridges

Pr 524 4.0 KM over Pellejas River

Poor

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.8 KM North of Adjuntas · Structure no. 004941

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 524 4.0 KM over Pellejas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 524 4.0 KM over Pellejas River in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 524 4.0 KM
CrossesPellejas River
Location4.8 KM North of Adjuntas
RouteState Highway 524
CountyAdjuntas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20403, -66.7032
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic800 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$372,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 524 4.0 KM over Pellejas River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 524 4.0 KM over Pellejas 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 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 524 4.0 KM over Pellejas River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr 524 4.0 KM over Pellejas River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 524 4.0 KM over Pellejas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.