US Bridges

Pr 567 over Grande De Manati River

Poor

Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.7 KM S W of Ciales · Structure no. 014621

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 567 over Grande De Manati River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 567 over Grande De Manati River in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPr 567
CrossesGrande De Manati River
Location4.7 KM S W of Ciales
RouteState Highway 567
Coordinates18.30592, -66.43767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$155,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 567 over Grande De Manati River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 567 over Grande De Manati River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 567 over Grande De Manati River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 567 over Grande De Manati River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 567 over Grande De Manati River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.