US Bridges

Pr 693 0.5 KM over Nuevo River

Fair

Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM N Int PR2 & Pr · Structure no. 017961

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 693 0.5 KM over Nuevo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 693 0.5 KM over Nuevo River in Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 43 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 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 693 0.5 KM
CrossesNuevo River
Location0.5 KM N Int PR2 & Pr
RouteState Highway 693
CountyDorado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41075, -66.26425
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2017)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$479,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 693 0.5 KM over Nuevo River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pr 693 0.5 KM over Nuevo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 693 0.5 KM over Nuevo River carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 693 0.5 KM over Nuevo River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 693 0.5 KM over Nuevo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.