US Bridges

Pr 54 over Patillas Channel

Good

Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Guayama · Structure no. 026501

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 54 over Patillas Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 54 over Patillas Channel in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,200 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 54
CrossesPatillas Channel
Location1 KM South of Guayama
CountyArroyo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97194, -66.09027
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2017)
Projected traffic24,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 54 over Patillas Channel built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 54 over Patillas Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 54 over Patillas Channel carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 54 over Patillas Channel?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 54 over Patillas Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.