US Bridges

PR-562 over _

Fair

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · PR-562 KM 3.6 · Structure no. 030801

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-562 over _ is a concrete culvert carrying PR-562 over _ in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-562
Crosses_
LocationPR-562 KM 3.6
RouteCity Street PR-56
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.16411, -66.46081
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 inspectionMay 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-562 over _ built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-562 over _ 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does PR-562 over _ carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is PR-562 over _?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns PR-562 over _?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.