US Bridges

Pr 155 over Bauta River

Fair

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11 KM South of Orocovis · Structure no. 003301

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 155 over Bauta River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 155 over Bauta River in Orocovis 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 155
CrossesBauta River
Location11 KM South of Orocovis
RouteState Highway 155
CountyOrocovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17402, -66.40727
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2017)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$485,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 155 over Bauta River built?

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

What condition is Pr 155 over Bauta 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 155 over Bauta River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 155 over Bauta River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 155 over Bauta River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.