US Bridges

Pr 115 over Irrigation Channel

Fair

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.2 KM NW Int PR2 & P · Structure no. 017991

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 115 over Irrigation Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 115 over Irrigation Channel in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 115
CrossesIrrigation Channel
Location0.2 KM NW Int PR2 & P
RouteState Highway 115
CountyAnasco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28129, -67.16647
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2017)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$312,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 115 over Irrigation Channel built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 115 over Irrigation Channel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 115 over Irrigation Channel carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 115 over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 115 over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.