US Bridges

Off PR-5139 (2.10) over Cerrillo River

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · _ · Structure no. 028741

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off PR-5139 (2.10) over Cerrillo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off PR-5139 (2.10) over Cerrillo River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff PR-5139 (2.10)
CrossesCerrillo River
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05828, -66.58402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Off PR-5139 (2.10) over Cerrillo River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off PR-5139 (2.10) over Cerrillo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Off PR-5139 (2.10) over Cerrillo River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off PR-5139 (2.10) over Cerrillo River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Off PR-5139 (2.10) over Cerrillo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.