US Bridges

Pr 511 11.3 KM over Inabon River

FairPosted for load

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 13.29 KM NE Ponce · Structure no. 029451

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 511 11.3 KM over Inabon River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 511 11.3 KM over Inabon 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2025. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 511 11.3 KM
CrossesInabon River
Location13.29 KM NE Ponce
RouteState Highway 511
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12223, -66.57776
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2017)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 511 11.3 KM over Inabon River built?

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

What condition is Pr 511 11.3 KM over Inabon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 511 11.3 KM over Inabon River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 511 11.3 KM over Inabon River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 511 11.3 KM over Inabon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.