US Bridges

PR-10 KM 4.55 over PR-14 KM 4.10

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM East Ponce · Structure no. 027231

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-10 KM 4.55 over PR-14 KM 4.10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-10 KM 4.55 over PR-14 KM 4.10 in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2025. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-10 KM 4.55
CrossesPR-14 KM 4.10
Location4.5 KM East Ponce
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03545, -66.58738
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2002)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-10 KM 4.55 over PR-14 KM 4.10 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-10 KM 4.55 over PR-14 KM 4.10 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does PR-10 KM 4.55 over PR-14 KM 4.10 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-10 KM 4.55 over PR-14 KM 4.10?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns PR-10 KM 4.55 over PR-14 KM 4.10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.