US Bridges

PR-156 28.8 KM over Hondo River

Fair

Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms West of Comerio · Structure no. 026741

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-156 28.8 KM over Hondo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-156 28.8 KM over Hondo River in Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2025. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-156 28.8 KM
CrossesHondo River
Location2 Kms West of Comerio
RouteState Highway 156
CountyComerio Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20885, -66.24319
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-156 28.8 KM over Hondo River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-156 28.8 KM over Hondo River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does PR-156 28.8 KM over Hondo River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-156 28.8 KM over Hondo River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns PR-156 28.8 KM over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.