US Bridges

Pr 617 0.1 KM over Morovis River

Good

Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.2 Km. S.W. of Morovis · Structure no. 027941

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 617 0.1 KM over Morovis River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 617 0.1 KM over Morovis River in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPr 617 0.1 KM
CrossesMorovis River
Location0.2 Km. S.W. of Morovis
RouteState Highway 617
Coordinates18.32453, -66.40906
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2017)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 617 0.1 KM over Morovis River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 617 0.1 KM over Morovis River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 617 0.1 KM over Morovis River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 617 0.1 KM over Morovis River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 617 0.1 KM over Morovis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.