US Bridges

Pr 605 over Vivi River

Fair

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 12 KM Southeast of Utuado · Structure no. 016801

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 605 over Vivi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 605 over Vivi River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 605
CrossesVivi River
Location12 KM Southeast of Utuado
RouteState Highway 605
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18047, -66.66392
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 605 over Vivi River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 605 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 605 over Vivi River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 605 over Vivi River?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 605 over Vivi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.