US Bridges

Pr 10 over Portugues River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.1 KM Int. PR-503 · Structure no. 025591

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
411 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,410
2006 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 1999, so it is 26 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 10,410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,410 by 2025. The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 10
CrossesPortugues River
Location0.1 KM Int. PR-503
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08868, -66.64031
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length411 ft (125.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,410 (2006)
Projected traffic12,410 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 10 over Portugues River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 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 10,410 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 10 over Portugues River?

The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 10 over Portugues River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.