US Bridges

Pr 505 over Yuca River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM North of Ponce · Structure no. 016361

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 505 over Yuca River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 505 over Yuca River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 505
CrossesYuca River
Location10 KM North of Ponce
RouteState Highway 505
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07354, -66.61041
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 505 over Yuca River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 505 over Yuca 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 505 over Yuca River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 505 over Yuca River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 505 over Yuca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.