US Bridges

Pr 162 over Usabon River

Fair

Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM South Barranquitas · Structure no. E03581

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 162 over Usabon River is a other other carrying Pr 162 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,508 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
CrossesUsabon River
Location4 KM South Barranquitas
RouteState Highway 162
CountyBarranquitas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15953, -66.30914
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating19 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
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 traffic4,300 (2005)
Projected traffic5,508 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 over Usabon River built?

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

What condition is Pr 162 over Usabon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 162 over Usabon River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 162 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 over Usabon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.