US Bridges

Pr 4491 over Camuy River

Fair

Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM West of Hatillo · Structure no. 000551

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 4491 over Camuy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 4491 over Camuy River in Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 4491
CrossesCamuy River
Location1.5 KM West of Hatillo
RouteState Highway 126
CountyHatillo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.48089, -66.83766
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2017)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 4491 over Camuy River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 4491 over Camuy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 4491 over Camuy River carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 4491 over Camuy River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 4491 over Camuy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.