US Bridges

Pr 522 0.4 KM over Vacas River

Fair

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 Mile West of Adjuntas · Structure no. 006111

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 522 0.4 KM over Vacas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 522 0.4 KM over Vacas River in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 522 0.4 KM
CrossesVacas River
Location1 Mile West of Adjuntas
RouteState Highway 522
CountyAdjuntas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17272, -66.73767
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 522 0.4 KM over Vacas River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 522 0.4 KM over Vacas 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 522 0.4 KM over Vacas River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 522 0.4 KM over Vacas River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 522 0.4 KM over Vacas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.