Pr 623 5.1 KM over Tanana River
PoorArecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9 KM South of Arecibo · Structure no. 011991
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 623 5.1 KM over Tanana River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 623 5.1 KM over Tanana River in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 623 5.1 KM over Tanana River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 623 5.1 KM over Tanana 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 623 5.1 KM over Tanana River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 623 5.1 KM over Tanana River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 623 5.1 KM over Tanana River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.