Local Road over Descalabrado River
PoorCoamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 150 · Structure no. 017301
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Descalabrado River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Descalabrado River in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Road over Descalabrado River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Road over Descalabrado River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Local Road over Descalabrado River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Local Road over Descalabrado River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Descalabrado River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.