US Bridges

Pr 162 14.1 KM over Usabon River

Poor

Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM South Barranquitas · Structure no. 003581

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 162 14.1 KM over Usabon River is a steel truss - deck carrying Pr 162 14.1 KM over Usabon River in Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 162 14.1 KM
CrossesUsabon River
Location4 KM South Barranquitas
RouteState Highway 162
CountyBarranquitas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15951, -66.30917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 162 14.1 KM over Usabon River built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 162 14.1 KM over Usabon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 162 14.1 KM over Usabon River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 162 14.1 KM over Usabon River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 162 14.1 KM over Usabon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.