US Bridges

Local Road over Depression

FairPosted for load

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM East of Rio Grande · Structure no. 013321

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Depression is a concrete tee beam carrying Local Road over Depression in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesDepression
Location6 KM East of Rio Grande
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37069, -65.77764
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Depression built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Depression 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 Local Road over Depression carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Depression?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Depression?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.