Pr 163 Wbd KM 0.9 over Portugues River
PoorPonce Municipio, Puerto Rico · In Ponce East Int Pr 10 · Structure no. 010852
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 163 Wbd KM 0.9 over Portugues River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 163 Wbd KM 0.9 over Portugues River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4 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.
It carries about 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,650 by 2025. The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 163 Wbd KM 0.9 over Portugues River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 163 Wbd KM 0.9 over Portugues River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 163 Wbd KM 0.9 over Portugues River carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 163 Wbd KM 0.9 over Portugues River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 163 Wbd KM 0.9 over Portugues River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.