US Bridges

PR-615 over Rio Turo Negro

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Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico · PR-615 KM 3.6 · Structure no. 030921

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-615 over Rio Turo Negro is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-615 over Rio Turo Negro in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-615
CrossesRio Turo Negro
LocationPR-615 KM 3.6
RouteState Highway 615
CountyCiales Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28678, -66.49024
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-615 over Rio Turo Negro built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-615 over Rio Turo Negro 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does PR-615 over Rio Turo Negro carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is PR-615 over Rio Turo Negro?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns PR-615 over Rio Turo Negro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.