US Bridges

Pr 10 64.5 KM over Tanama River

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM Southeast of Arecibo · Structure no. 020921

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 10 64.5 KM over Tanama River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 10 64.5 KM over Tanama River in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2025. The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesPr 10 64.5 KM
CrossesTanama River
Location5 KM Southeast of Arecibo
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates18.4195, -66.70506
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.9 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2017)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 10 64.5 KM over Tanama River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 10 64.5 KM over Tanama 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 10 64.5 KM over Tanama River carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 10 64.5 KM over Tanama River?

The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 10 64.5 KM over Tanama River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.