US Bridges

Pr 613 10.60 KM over Palmarejo River

Fair

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10.6 Kms of Pr 140 · Structure no. 025811

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 613 10.60 KM over Palmarejo River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 613 10.60 KM over Palmarejo River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 613 10.60 KM
CrossesPalmarejo River
Location10.6 Kms of Pr 140
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28028, -66.59722
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 613 10.60 KM over Palmarejo River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 613 10.60 KM over Palmarejo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 613 10.60 KM over Palmarejo River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 613 10.60 KM over Palmarejo River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 613 10.60 KM over Palmarejo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.