US Bridges

Pr 603 over Grande De Arecibo River

Poor

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.07 KM from Int Pr 10 · Structure no. 005051

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
144 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 603 over Grande De Arecibo River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 603 over Grande De Arecibo River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 603
CrossesGrande De Arecibo River
Location0.07 KM from Int Pr 10
RouteState Highway 603
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2598, -66.72223
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 603 over Grande De Arecibo River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 603 over Grande De Arecibo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 603 over Grande De Arecibo River carry?

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

How long is Pr 603 over Grande De Arecibo River?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 603 over Grande De Arecibo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.