US Bridges

Pr 5 over LA Plata River

Fair

Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.70 Km. Ne. of Naranjito · Structure no. 030001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5 over LA Plata River is a concrete continuous stayed girder carrying Pr 5 over LA Plata River in Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2025. The structure is 1,322 ft (402.9 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5
CrossesLA Plata River
Location4.70 Km. Ne. of Naranjito
RouteState Highway 5
CountyNaranjito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32547, -66.20882
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,322 ft (402.9 m)
Longest span525 ft (159.9 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2017)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5 over LA Plata River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5 over LA Plata 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 5 over LA Plata River carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5 over LA Plata River?

The structure is 1,322 ft (402.9 m) long with a longest span of 525 ft (159.9 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5 over LA Plata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.