US Bridges

Pr 1 over Portugues River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM East of Ponce · Structure no. 019221

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 over Portugues River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 1 over Portugues River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1
CrossesPortugues River
Location0.5 KM East of Ponce
RouteState Highway 1
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01253, -66.60759
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2017)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$104,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 over Portugues River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 over Portugues 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 1 over Portugues River carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 over Portugues River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 over Portugues River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.