US Bridges

Pr 5567 1.6 KM over Bauta River

Poor

Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.48 Kms. Sw. of Morovis · Structure no. 028631

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5567 1.6 KM over Bauta River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 5567 1.6 KM over Bauta River in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 28 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 4 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 339 ft (103.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesPr 5567 1.6 KM
CrossesBauta River
Location6.48 Kms. Sw. of Morovis
RouteState Highway 5556
Coordinates18.29585, -66.45919
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadUnknown
Structure length339 ft (103.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5567 1.6 KM over Bauta River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Pr 5567 1.6 KM over Bauta 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 5567 1.6 KM over Bauta River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5567 1.6 KM over Bauta River?

The structure is 339 ft (103.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5567 1.6 KM over Bauta River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.