Pr 165 over Aguas Frias Channel
FairCatano Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM West of Cata&o · Structure no. 007601
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 165 over Aguas Frias Channel is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 165 over Aguas Frias Channel in Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,100 by 2025. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 165 over Aguas Frias Channel built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Pr 165 over Aguas Frias Channel 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 165 over Aguas Frias Channel carry?
About 44,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 165 over Aguas Frias Channel?
The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 165 over Aguas Frias Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.