US Bridges

Pr 10 KM 6.8 over Portuguez River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · Pr 503 & 504 KM 1.6 3 · Structure no. 026711

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
778 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 10 KM 6.8 over Portuguez River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 10 KM 6.8 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 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 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2025. The structure is 778 ft (237.1 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 10 KM 6.8
CrossesPortuguez River
LocationPr 503 & 504 KM 1.6 3
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03783, -66.61135
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length778 ft (237.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,200 (2017)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 KM 6.8 over Portuguez River built?

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

What condition is Pr 10 KM 6.8 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 10 KM 6.8 over Portuguez River carry?

About 23,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 10 KM 6.8 over Portuguez River?

The structure is 778 ft (237.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 10 KM 6.8 over Portuguez River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.