US Bridges

Pr 155 46.3 KM over Morovis River

Fair

Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Morovis · Structure no. 003341

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 155 46.3 KM over Morovis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 155 46.3 KM over Morovis River in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 155 46.3 KM
CrossesMorovis River
Location1 KM South of Morovis
RouteState Highway 155
CountyMorovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32105, -66.40723
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 155 46.3 KM over Morovis River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 155 46.3 KM over Morovis 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 155 46.3 KM over Morovis River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 155 46.3 KM over Morovis River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 155 46.3 KM over Morovis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.