US Bridges

Pr 568 over Riachuelo River

Fair

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM N E of Orocovis · Structure no. 005031

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 568 over Riachuelo River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pr 568 over Riachuelo River in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 568
CrossesRiachuelo River
Location6 KM N E of Orocovis
RouteState Highway 568
CountyCorozal Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26481, -66.3438
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 568 over Riachuelo River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 568 over Riachuelo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 568 over Riachuelo River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 568 over Riachuelo River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 568 over Riachuelo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.