US Bridges

Pr 528 3.4 KM over Doroteo River

Fair

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM Southwest of Jayuya · Structure no. 013211

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 528 3.4 KM over Doroteo River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 528 3.4 KM over Doroteo River in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 528 3.4 KM
CrossesDoroteo River
Location4 KM Southwest of Jayuya
RouteState Highway 528
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18833, -66.60717
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$367,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 528 3.4 KM over Doroteo River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 528 3.4 KM over Doroteo 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 528 3.4 KM over Doroteo River carry?

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

How long is Pr 528 3.4 KM over Doroteo River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Pr 528 3.4 KM over Doroteo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.