US Bridges

City Street over Orocovis River

Fair

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · Near Orocovis Post Office · Structure no. 017041

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over Orocovis River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Street over Orocovis River in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2025. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCity Street
CrossesOrocovis River
LocationNear Orocovis Post Office
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.22862, -66.39089
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2005)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$894,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Street over Orocovis River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Street 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 City Street over Orocovis River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is City Street over Orocovis River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over Orocovis River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.