US Bridges

Pr 165 KM 18.15 over Cocal River

FairPosted for load

Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.1 KM S E of Dorado · Structure no. 007821

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 165 KM 18.15 over Cocal River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 165 KM 18.15 over Cocal River in Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 67 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,900 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 165 KM 18.15
CrossesCocal River
Location1.1 KM S E of Dorado
RouteState Highway 165
CountyDorado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45165, -66.25209
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2017)
Projected traffic19,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 165 KM 18.15 over Cocal River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Pr 165 KM 18.15 over Cocal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 165 KM 18.15 over Cocal River carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 165 KM 18.15 over Cocal River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 165 KM 18.15 over Cocal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.