US Bridges

Pr 585 KM 2.4 over Portugues River

FairPosted for load

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.2 KM South of Int Pr 2 · Structure no. 002751

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 585 KM 2.4 over Portugues River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 585 KM 2.4 over Portugues River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 585 KM 2.4
CrossesPortugues River
Location1.2 KM South of Int Pr 2
RouteState Highway 585
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98287, -66.62324
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2017)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 585 KM 2.4 over Portugues River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 585 KM 2.4 over Portugues 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 585 KM 2.4 over Portugues River carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 585 KM 2.4 over Portugues River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 585 KM 2.4 over Portugues River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.