US Bridges

Pr 10 62.7 KM over Local Road

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM Southeast of Arecibo · Structure no. 020931

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 10 62.7 KM over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 10 62.7 KM over Local Road 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 6 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 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 10 62.7 KM
CrossesLocal Road
Location8 KM Southeast of Arecibo
RouteState Highway 10
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40747, -66.69514
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2017)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$89,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 10 62.7 KM over Local Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 10 62.7 KM over Local Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 10 62.7 KM over Local Road carry?

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

How long is Pr 10 62.7 KM over Local Road?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 10 62.7 KM over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.