Pr 536 over Descalabrado River
PoorSanta Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM S E of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 006121
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 536 over Descalabrado River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 536 over Descalabrado River in Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 536 over Descalabrado River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 536 over Descalabrado 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 536 over Descalabrado River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 536 over Descalabrado River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 536 over Descalabrado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.