Pr 555 over Coamo River
PoorCoamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · @ 9.3 Kms Nth. of Coamo · Structure no. 026811
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 555 over Coamo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 555 over Coamo River in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 0 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 16 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 555 over Coamo River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 555 over Coamo 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 555 over Coamo River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 555 over Coamo River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 555 over Coamo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.