US Bridges

Pr 155 12.6 KM over Depression

Fair

Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 12 KM North West of Coamo · Structure no. 003281

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 155 12.6 KM over Depression is a concrete slab carrying Pr 155 12.6 KM over Depression in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 155 12.6 KM
CrossesDepression
Location12 KM North West of Coamo
RouteState Highway 155
CountyCoamo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14736, -66.38878
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$10,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 155 12.6 KM over Depression built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 155 12.6 KM over Depression 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 155 12.6 KM over Depression carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 155 12.6 KM over Depression?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 155 12.6 KM over Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.