US Bridges

Pr 904 0.50 KM over Limones River

Fair

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM Northwest of Yabucoa · Structure no. 006661

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 904 0.50 KM over Limones River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 904 0.50 KM over Limones River in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2025. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 904 0.50 KM
CrossesLimones River
Location3 KM Northwest of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 904
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07436, -65.89447
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic800 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 904 0.50 KM over Limones River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 904 0.50 KM over Limones 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 904 0.50 KM over Limones River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 904 0.50 KM over Limones River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 904 0.50 KM over Limones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.