US Bridges

Pr 10 0.5 KM over Waterway

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms. East of Ponce · Structure no. 023071

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 10 0.5 KM over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 10 0.5 KM over Waterway in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 10 0.5 KM
CrossesWaterway
Location2 Kms. East of Ponce
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01433, -66.57067
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2017)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 10 0.5 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 10 0.5 KM over Waterway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 10 0.5 KM over Waterway carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 10 0.5 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 10 0.5 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.