US Bridges

Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek

Good

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM East of Caguas · Structure no. 026121

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,900 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 183
CrossesLas Bambuas Creek
Location2 KM East of Caguas
RouteState Highway 183
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22409, -66.01533
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2017)
Projected traffic31,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 183 over Las Bambuas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.