US Bridges

Pr 536 over Descalabrado River

Good

Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM S E of Juana Diaz · Structure no. E06121

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,657
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 536 over Descalabrado River is a other other 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,657 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,657 by 2020. 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).

CarriesPr 536
CrossesDescalabrado River
Location10 KM S E of Juana Diaz
RouteState Highway 536
Coordinates18.03333, -66.42556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,657 (2007)
Projected traffic4,657 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 536 over Descalabrado River carry?

About 2,657 vehicles per day (2007 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.