US Bridges

PR-615 14.5 KM over Toro Negro River

Good

Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico · PR-616 at Km. 14.5 · Structure no. 028781

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
466 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-615 14.5 KM over Toro Negro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-615 14.5 KM over Toro Negro River in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2025. The structure is 466 ft (142.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-615 14.5 KM
CrossesToro Negro River
LocationPR-616 at Km. 14.5
RouteState Highway 615
CountyCiales Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26953, -66.50655
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length466 ft (142.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-615 14.5 KM over Toro Negro River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-615 14.5 KM over Toro Negro River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does PR-615 14.5 KM over Toro Negro River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-615 14.5 KM over Toro Negro River?

The structure is 466 ft (142.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns PR-615 14.5 KM over Toro Negro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.