US Bridges

Pr 165 36.7 KM over Pr 24 0.1 KM

PoorPosted for load

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.6 KM S E of CATA¥O · Structure no. 011341

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 165 36.7 KM over Pr 24 0.1 KM is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 165 36.7 KM over Pr 24 0.1 KM in Guaynabo 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 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 51,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,500 by 2025. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 165 36.7 KM
CrossesPr 24 0.1 KM
Location1.6 KM S E of CATA¥O
RouteState Highway 165
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42791, -66.11378
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,200 (2017)
Projected traffic64,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 165 36.7 KM over Pr 24 0.1 KM built?

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

What condition is Pr 165 36.7 KM over Pr 24 0.1 KM 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 165 36.7 KM over Pr 24 0.1 KM carry?

About 51,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 165 36.7 KM over Pr 24 0.1 KM?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 165 36.7 KM over Pr 24 0.1 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.