US Bridges

Pr 155 49.8 KM over Morovis River

Poor

Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM Northwest of Morovis · Structure no. 003351

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 155 49.8 KM over Morovis River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 155 49.8 KM over Morovis River in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 155 49.8 KM
CrossesMorovis River
Location2 KM Northwest of Morovis
RouteState Highway 155
CountyMorovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33778, -66.41833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating4.9 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2017)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 155 49.8 KM over Morovis River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 155 49.8 KM over Morovis 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 155 49.8 KM over Morovis River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 155 49.8 KM over Morovis River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 155 49.8 KM over Morovis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.