Pr 654 KM 0.2 over Grande De Arecibo River
PoorClosed to trafficArecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM East of Arecibo · Structure no. 006701
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 260 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 654 KM 0.2 over Grande De Arecibo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 654 KM 0.2 over Grande De Arecibo River in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2025. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 654 KM 0.2 over Grande De Arecibo River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 654 KM 0.2 over Grande De Arecibo 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 Pr 654 KM 0.2 over Grande De Arecibo River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 654 KM 0.2 over Grande De Arecibo River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 654 KM 0.2 over Grande De Arecibo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.