US Bridges

Pr 183 4.2 KM over Janer Creek

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM East of Caguas · Structure no. 004341

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 183 4.2 KM over Janer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 183 4.2 KM over Janer Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 183 4.2 KM
CrossesJaner Creek
Location4 KM East of Caguas
RouteState Highway 183
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21632, -66.00414
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2017)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 183 4.2 KM over Janer Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 183 4.2 KM over Janer Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 183 4.2 KM over Janer Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 183 4.2 KM over Janer Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 183 4.2 KM over Janer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.