US Bridges

Pr 165 over Pr 5

Fair

Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico · In the Town of CATA¥ · Structure no. 011361

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,134 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
46,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 165 over Pr 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 165 over Pr 5 in Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 46,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,100 by 2025. The structure is 1,134 ft (345.6 m) long and 109 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 165
CrossesPr 5
LocationIn the Town of CATA¥
RouteState Highway 165
CountyCatano Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43916, -66.12496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,134 ft (345.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,900 (2017)
Projected traffic59,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 165 over Pr 5 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 165 over Pr 5 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 165 over Pr 5 carry?

About 46,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 165 over Pr 5?

The structure is 1,134 ft (345.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 165 over Pr 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.