Pr 627 over Grande De Arecibo River
PoorClosed to trafficArecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11 KM S E of Arecibo · Structure no. 019171
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 338 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 627 over Grande De Arecibo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 627 over Grande De Arecibo River in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 37 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2025. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 627 over Grande De Arecibo River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Pr 627 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 627 over Grande De Arecibo River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 627 over Grande De Arecibo River?
The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 627 over Grande De Arecibo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.