KM 0.04 over Rio Toro Negro
PoorClosed to trafficOrocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · KM 42.3 Pr 149 · Structure no. 030511
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
KM 0.04 over Rio Toro Negro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KM 0.04 over Rio Toro Negro in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KM 0.04 over Rio Toro Negro built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is KM 0.04 over Rio Toro Negro in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does KM 0.04 over Rio Toro Negro carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is KM 0.04 over Rio Toro Negro?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.
Who owns KM 0.04 over Rio Toro Negro?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.