US Bridges

Pr 608 over Cialitos River

FairPosted for load

Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico · 16.5 KM S W of Ciales · Structure no. 016551

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 608 over Cialitos River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 608 over Cialitos River in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 608
CrossesCialitos River
Location16.5 KM S W of Ciales
RouteState Highway 608
CountyCiales Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23734, -66.52598
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic125 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$636,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 608 over Cialitos River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 608 over Cialitos 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 608 over Cialitos River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 608 over Cialitos River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 608 over Cialitos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.