Pr 612 3.0 KM over Discharge Channel Aee
PoorUtuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.1 KM N E of Utuado · Structure no. 015281
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 612 3.0 KM over Discharge Channel Aee is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 612 3.0 KM over Discharge Channel Aee in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 612 3.0 KM over Discharge Channel Aee built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 612 3.0 KM over Discharge Channel Aee 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 612 3.0 KM over Discharge Channel Aee carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 612 3.0 KM over Discharge Channel Aee?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 612 3.0 KM over Discharge Channel Aee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.