US Bridges

Pr 165 over LA Malaria Channel

FairPosted for load

Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of CATA¥O · Structure no. 011691

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
483 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 165 over LA Malaria Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 165 over LA Malaria Channel 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,700 by 2025. The structure is 483 ft (147.3 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 165
CrossesLA Malaria Channel
Location2 KM West of CATA¥O
RouteState Highway 165
CountyCatano Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44661, -66.13686
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length483 ft (147.3 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,900 (2017)
Projected traffic42,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 165 over LA Malaria Channel built?

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

What condition is Pr 165 over LA Malaria 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 165 over LA Malaria Channel carry?

About 33,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 165 over LA Malaria Channel?

The structure is 483 ft (147.3 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 165 over LA Malaria Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.