US Bridges

Pr 612 0.10 KM over Caonillas River

Fair

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM North East of Utuado · Structure no. 005081

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 612 0.10 KM over Caonillas River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 612 0.10 KM over Caonillas River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPr 612 0.10 KM
CrossesCaonillas River
Location7 KM North East of Utuado
RouteState Highway 612
Coordinates18.28112, -66.64389
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 612 0.10 KM over Caonillas River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 612 0.10 KM over Caonillas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 612 0.10 KM over Caonillas River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr 612 0.10 KM over Caonillas River?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 612 0.10 KM over Caonillas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.