US Bridges

Pr 576 0.1 KM over Waterway

Good

Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.0 Kms SE of Coamo · Structure no. 028561

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 576 0.1 KM over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 576 0.1 KM over Waterway in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 576 0.1 KM
CrossesWaterway
Location7.0 Kms SE of Coamo
RouteState Highway 576
CountyCoamo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.02368, -66.33306
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating104.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 576 0.1 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 576 0.1 KM over Waterway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 576 0.1 KM over Waterway carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 576 0.1 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 576 0.1 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.