US Bridges

Pr 535 KM 0.6 over Descalabrado River

Fair

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM S E of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 013611

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 535 KM 0.6 over Descalabrado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 535 KM 0.6 over Descalabrado River in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2025. The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 535 KM 0.6
CrossesDescalabrado River
Location7 KM S E of Juana Diaz
RouteState Highway 535
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99832, -66.47022
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length231 ft (70.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2017)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 535 KM 0.6 over Descalabrado River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 535 KM 0.6 over Descalabrado 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 535 KM 0.6 over Descalabrado River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 535 KM 0.6 over Descalabrado River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 535 KM 0.6 over Descalabrado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.