US Bridges

PR-155 over Grande De Manati River

Good

Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Km. South of Morovis · Structure no. 028351

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-155 over Grande De Manati River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-155 over Grande De Manati River in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2025. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-155
CrossesGrande De Manati River
Location4 Km. South of Morovis
RouteState Highway 155
CountyMorovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2975, -66.40917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2017)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-155 over Grande De Manati River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-155 over Grande De Manati River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does PR-155 over Grande De Manati River carry?

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

How long is PR-155 over Grande De Manati River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns PR-155 over Grande De Manati River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.