Pr 167 8.5 KM over LA Plata River
PoorBayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 14 KM S W of Bayamon · Structure no. 017721
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 167 8.5 KM over LA Plata River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 167 8.5 KM over LA Plata River in Bayamon 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2025. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 167 8.5 KM over LA Plata River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 167 8.5 KM over LA Plata 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Pr 167 8.5 KM over LA Plata River carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 167 8.5 KM over LA Plata River?
The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 167 8.5 KM over LA Plata River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.