US Bridges

Pr 983 1.15 KM over Pitahaya River

Fair

Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM S E of Luquillo · Structure no. 005781

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 983 1.15 KM over Pitahaya River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 983 1.15 KM over Pitahaya River in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 983 1.15 KM
CrossesPitahaya River
Location3 KM S E of Luquillo
RouteState Highway 983
CountyLuquillo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35005, -65.70484
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2017)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 983 1.15 KM over Pitahaya River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Pr 983 1.15 KM over Pitahaya 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 983 1.15 KM over Pitahaya River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 983 1.15 KM over Pitahaya River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 983 1.15 KM over Pitahaya River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.