Pr 568 2.7 KM over Botijas River
PoorPosted for loadOrocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North of Orocovis · Structure no. 005001
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 568 2.7 KM over Botijas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 568 2.7 KM over Botijas River in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2025. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 568 2.7 KM over Botijas River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 568 2.7 KM over Botijas 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 568 2.7 KM over Botijas River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 568 2.7 KM over Botijas River?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 568 2.7 KM over Botijas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.