US Bridges

Pr 503 1.9 KM over Portugues River

FairPosted for load

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11 KM North of Ponce · Structure no. 004901

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 503 1.9 KM over Portugues River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 503 1.9 KM over Portugues River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 503 1.9 KM
CrossesPortugues River
Location11 KM North of Ponce
RouteState Highway 503
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.10268, -66.64306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.4 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 503 1.9 KM over Portugues River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 503 1.9 KM 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 503 1.9 KM over Portugues River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 503 1.9 KM over Portugues River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 503 1.9 KM over Portugues River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.