US Bridges

Pr 645 over Indio River

FairPosted for load

Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 Miles South Vega Baja · Structure no. 006401

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 645 over Indio River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 645 over Indio River in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 645
CrossesIndio River
Location6 Miles South Vega Baja
RouteState Highway 645
CountyVega Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3761, -66.39527
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19.5 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$781,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 645 over Indio River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 645 over Indio 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 645 over Indio River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 645 over Indio River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 645 over Indio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.