US Bridges

Pr 605 5.8 KM over Vivi River

FairPosted for load

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM South East of Utuado · Structure no. 005061

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 605 5.8 KM over Vivi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 605 5.8 KM over Vivi River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 605 5.8 KM
CrossesVivi River
Location8 KM South East of Utuado
RouteState Highway 605
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2124, -66.67324
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 605 5.8 KM over Vivi River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 605 5.8 KM over Vivi River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 605 5.8 KM over Vivi River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 605 5.8 KM over Vivi River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 605 5.8 KM over Vivi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.