US Bridges

Pr 501 0.3 KM over CA¥AS River

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM N E of PE¥UELAS · Structure no. 013971

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 501 0.3 KM over CA¥AS River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 501 0.3 KM over CA¥AS River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 501 0.3 KM
CrossesCA¥AS River
Location8 KM N E of PE¥UELAS
RouteState Highway 501
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.1076, -66.66359
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 501 0.3 KM over CA¥AS River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 501 0.3 KM over CA¥AS River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 501 0.3 KM over CA¥AS River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 501 0.3 KM over CA¥AS River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 501 0.3 KM over CA¥AS River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.