US Bridges

Pr 172 13.7 KM over Sabana River

PoorPosted for load

Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North East of Cidra · Structure no. 003861

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 172 13.7 KM over Sabana River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 172 13.7 KM over Sabana River in Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2025. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 172 13.7 KM
CrossesSabana River
Location2 KM North East of Cidra
RouteState Highway 172
CountyCidra Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17655, -66.1512
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2017)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$681,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 172 13.7 KM over Sabana River built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 172 13.7 KM over Sabana River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 172 13.7 KM over Sabana River carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 172 13.7 KM over Sabana River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 172 13.7 KM over Sabana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.