US Bridges

Pr 183 over Turabo River

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM East of Caguas · Structure no. 014591

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 183 over Turabo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 183 over Turabo River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,600 by 2025. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 183
CrossesTurabo River
Location0.5 KM East of Caguas
RouteState Highway 183
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22486, -66.02687
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2017)
Projected traffic29,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 183 over Turabo River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 183 over Turabo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 183 over Turabo River carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 183 over Turabo River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 183 over Turabo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.