Pr 983 1.8 KM over Pitahaya River
PoorPosted for loadLuquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM South of Luquillo · Structure no. 005771
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 983 1.8 KM over Pitahaya River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 983 1.8 KM over Pitahaya River in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 80 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 983 1.8 KM over Pitahaya River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Pr 983 1.8 KM over Pitahaya River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 983 1.8 KM over Pitahaya River carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 983 1.8 KM over Pitahaya River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 983 1.8 KM over Pitahaya River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.