US Bridges

Pr 155 over Depression

Fair

Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM South of Morovis · Structure no. 013991

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 155 over Depression is a concrete slab carrying Pr 155 over Depression in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,140 by 2020. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 155
CrossesDepression
Location2.5 KM South of Morovis
RouteState Highway 155
CountyMorovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.31043, -66.40748
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2017)
Projected traffic10,140 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 155 over Depression built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 155 over Depression 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 155 over Depression carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 155 over Depression?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 155 over Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.