US Bridges

Pr 157 7.3 KM over Matrullas River

FairPosted for load

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM West of Orocovis · Structure no. 003251

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 157 7.3 KM over Matrullas River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 157 7.3 KM over Matrullas River in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 157 7.3 KM
CrossesMatrullas River
Location10 KM West of Orocovis
RouteState Highway 157
CountyOrocovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22804, -66.48835
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 157 7.3 KM over Matrullas River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 157 7.3 KM over Matrullas 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 157 7.3 KM over Matrullas River carry?

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

How long is Pr 157 7.3 KM over Matrullas River?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 157 7.3 KM over Matrullas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.