US Bridges

Pr 588 1.0 KM over Chiquito River

Poor

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.3 KM Int PR504 & Pr · Structure no. 017841

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 588 1.0 KM over Chiquito River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 588 1.0 KM over Chiquito River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 588 1.0 KM
CrossesChiquito River
Location0.3 KM Int PR504 & Pr
RouteCounty Highway 588
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06205, -66.61956
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic240 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$507,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 588 1.0 KM over Chiquito River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 588 1.0 KM over Chiquito 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 588 1.0 KM over Chiquito River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 588 1.0 KM over Chiquito River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 588 1.0 KM over Chiquito River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.