US Bridges

Pr 10 over Pr 603 & Waterway

Good

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.85 KM S.E. of Utuado · Structure no. 029461

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 10 over Pr 603 & Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 10 over Pr 603 & Waterway in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2025. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 10
CrossesPr 603 & Waterway
Location2.85 KM S.E. of Utuado
RouteState Highway 10
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25631, -66.72558
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2017)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 10 over Pr 603 & Waterway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 10 over Pr 603 & Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 10 over Pr 603 & Waterway carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 10 over Pr 603 & Waterway?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 10 over Pr 603 & Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.