US Bridges

PR-488 over Camuy River

Fair

Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.5 Km. SW of Hatillo · Structure no. 028081

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-488 over Camuy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-488 over Camuy River in Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-488
CrossesCamuy River
Location8.5 Km. SW of Hatillo
RouteState Highway 488
CountyHatillo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41472, -66.82083
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-488 over Camuy River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-488 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does PR-488 over Camuy River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-488 over Camuy River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns PR-488 over Camuy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.