US Bridges

Pr 5553 0.7 KM over Caonillas River

Fair

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 Kms.N.E. of Villalba · Structure no. 025641

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5553 0.7 KM over Caonillas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5553 0.7 KM over Caonillas River in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5553 0.7 KM
CrossesCaonillas River
Location5.5 Kms.N.E. of Villalba
RouteState Highway 5553
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12474, -66.45577
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$356,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5553 0.7 KM over Caonillas River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5553 0.7 KM over Caonillas 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 5553 0.7 KM over Caonillas River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5553 0.7 KM over Caonillas River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5553 0.7 KM over Caonillas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.