US Bridges

Off Pr 511 KM 0.1 over Frente Rest. Patriota

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · KM 2 Hacienda Cortada · Structure no. 030861

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 511 KM 0.1 over Frente Rest. Patriota is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 511 KM 0.1 over Frente Rest. Patriota in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 511 KM 0.1
CrossesFrente Rest. Patriota
LocationKM 2 Hacienda Cortada
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12246, -66.57791
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2017)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 511 KM 0.1 over Frente Rest. Patriota built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 511 KM 0.1 over Frente Rest. Patriota 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 511 KM 0.1 over Frente Rest. Patriota carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 511 KM 0.1 over Frente Rest. Patriota?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 511 KM 0.1 over Frente Rest. Patriota?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.