US Bridges

Pr 502 1.45 KM over Pastillo River

FairPosted for load

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM Northwest of Ponce · Structure no. 007701

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 502 1.45 KM over Pastillo River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 502 1.45 KM over Pastillo 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 502 1.45 KM
CrossesPastillo River
Location3 KM Northwest of Ponce
RouteState Highway 502
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04623, -66.66389
Functional classUrban 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.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 502 1.45 KM over Pastillo River built?

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

What condition is Pr 502 1.45 KM over Pastillo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 502 1.45 KM over Pastillo River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 502 1.45 KM over Pastillo River?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 502 1.45 KM over Pastillo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.