US Bridges

Off Pr 588 at 0.30 over Chiquito River

Poor

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · North of Pr 504 5.7 KM · Structure no. 029141

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 588 at 0.30 over Chiquito River is a steel culvert carrying Off Pr 588 at 0.30 over Chiquito 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 588 at 0.30
CrossesChiquito River
LocationNorth of Pr 504 5.7 KM
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06847, -66.6206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 588 at 0.30 over Chiquito River built?

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

What condition is Off Pr 588 at 0.30 over Chiquito River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 588 at 0.30 over Chiquito River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 588 at 0.30 over Chiquito River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 588 at 0.30 over Chiquito River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.