US Bridges

Pr 10 over Portuguez River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM Int. Pr 10 Pr 503 · Structure no. 025961

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 10 over Portuguez River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 10 over Portuguez River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2025. The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 10
CrossesPortuguez River
Location2.5 KM Int. Pr 10 Pr 503
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12028, -66.65861
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length362 ft (110.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2017)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Portuguez River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 10 over Portuguez 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 10 over Portuguez River carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 10 over Portuguez River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 10 over Portuguez River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.