US Bridges

Pr 10 over Portugues River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM North of Ponce · Structure no. 023261

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 10 over Portugues River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 10 over Portugues 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 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,700 by 2025. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 10
CrossesPortugues River
Location3 KM North of Ponce
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04806, -66.62526
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2017)
Projected traffic15,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 over Portugues River built?

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

What condition is Pr 10 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 10 over Portugues River carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 10 over Portugues River?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 10 over Portugues River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.