US Bridges

Pr 500 1.2 KM over Pastillo River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.1 KM West of Ponce · Structure no. 023221

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 500 1.2 KM over Pastillo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 500 1.2 KM over Pastillo River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,300 by 2025. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 500 1.2 KM
CrossesPastillo River
Location2.1 KM West of Ponce
RouteState Highway 500
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00654, -66.64383
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2017)
Projected traffic25,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 500 1.2 KM over Pastillo River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 500 1.2 KM over Pastillo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 500 1.2 KM over Pastillo River carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 500 1.2 KM over Pastillo River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 500 1.2 KM over Pastillo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.