US Bridges

Pr 319 1.1 KM over Rosario River

Fair

Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South of Hormigueros · Structure no. 027121

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 319 1.1 KM over Rosario River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 319 1.1 KM over Rosario River in Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2025. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 319 1.1 KM
CrossesRosario River
Location2 KM South of Hormigueros
RouteState Highway 319
CountyHormigueros Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12674, -67.12341
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2017)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 319 1.1 KM over Rosario River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 319 1.1 KM over Rosario 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 319 1.1 KM over Rosario River carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 319 1.1 KM over Rosario River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 319 1.1 KM over Rosario River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.