US Bridges

Campos Street over Portugues River

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Ponce City · Structure no. 018021

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campos Street over Portugues River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campos Street over Portugues River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCampos Street
CrossesPortugues River
LocationAt Ponce City
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.00517, -66.60675
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campos Street over Portugues River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campos Street over Portugues 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Campos Street over Portugues River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Campos Street over Portugues River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Campos Street over Portugues River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.