US Bridges

Pr 597 over Orocovis River

FairPosted for load

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Orocovis Town · Structure no. 015331

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 597 over Orocovis River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 597 over Orocovis River in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 597
CrossesOrocovis River
LocationAt Orocovis Town
RouteState Highway 597
CountyOrocovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22795, -66.3913
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$649,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 597 over Orocovis River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 597 over Orocovis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 597 over Orocovis River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 597 over Orocovis River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 597 over Orocovis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.