US Bridges

Pr 535 4.5 KM over Caimito River

Fair

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.7 KM S E of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 004961

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 535 4.5 KM over Caimito River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 535 4.5 KM over Caimito River in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 535 4.5 KM
CrossesCaimito River
Location5.7 KM S E of Juana Diaz
RouteState Highway 535
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03137, -66.4671
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 535 4.5 KM over Caimito River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 535 4.5 KM over Caimito 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 535 4.5 KM over Caimito River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 535 4.5 KM over Caimito River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 535 4.5 KM over Caimito River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.