US Bridges

Pr 693 5.7 KM over Cocal River

FairPosted for load

Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM South of Dorado · Structure no. 005181

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 693 5.7 KM over Cocal River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 693 5.7 KM over Cocal River in Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,900 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 693 5.7 KM
CrossesCocal River
Location0.5 KM South of Dorado
RouteState Highway 693
CountyDorado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45557, -66.25995
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2017)
Projected traffic25,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 693 5.7 KM over Cocal River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Pr 693 5.7 KM over Cocal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 693 5.7 KM over Cocal River carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 693 5.7 KM over Cocal River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 693 5.7 KM over Cocal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.