US Bridges

Pr 599 over Orocovis River

FairPosted for load

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM South of Orocovis · Structure no. 020701

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 599 over Orocovis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 599 over Orocovis River in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 599
CrossesOrocovis River
Location0.5 KM South of Orocovis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrocovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22194, -66.39194
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2005)
Projected traffic500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$209,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 599 over Orocovis River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 599 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 599 over Orocovis River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 599 over Orocovis River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 599 over Orocovis River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.