US Bridges

Pr 598 over Saltos Creek Umpierre ST

Good

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 200 Mts West of Orocovis · Structure no. 019201

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 598 over Saltos Creek Umpierre ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 598 over Saltos Creek Umpierre ST in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2025. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 598
CrossesSaltos Creek Umpierre ST
Location200 Mts West of Orocovis
RouteState Highway 598
CountyOrocovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22732, -66.39385
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2017)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 598 over Saltos Creek Umpierre ST built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 598 over Saltos Creek Umpierre ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 598 over Saltos Creek Umpierre ST carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 598 over Saltos Creek Umpierre ST?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 598 over Saltos Creek Umpierre ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.