US Bridges

Pr 5555 over Orocovis River

Good

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.71 KM Northeast Orocovi · Structure no. 030231

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5555 over Orocovis River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5555 over Orocovis River in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesPr 5555
CrossesOrocovis River
Location0.71 KM Northeast Orocovi
RouteCounty Highway 0_
Coordinates18.23219, -66.38762
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5555 over Orocovis River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5555 over Orocovis River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 5555 over Orocovis River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5555 over Orocovis River?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5555 over Orocovis River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.