US Bridges

Pr 183 17.6 KM over Valenciano River

FairPosted for load

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico · Intersection Pr 917 · Structure no. 004371

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 183 17.6 KM over Valenciano River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 183 17.6 KM over Valenciano River in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 183 17.6 KM
CrossesValenciano River
LocationIntersection Pr 917
RouteState Highway 183
CountyLas Piedras Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17472, -65.905
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2017)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$801,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 183 17.6 KM over Valenciano River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 183 17.6 KM over Valenciano 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 183 17.6 KM over Valenciano River carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 183 17.6 KM over Valenciano River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 183 17.6 KM over Valenciano River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.