US Bridges

Pr 155 over El Chorro Creek

FairPosted for load

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.4 KM South of Orocovis · Structure no. 003311

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 155 over El Chorro Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 155 over El Chorro Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 155
CrossesEl Chorro Creek
Location6.4 KM South of Orocovis
RouteState Highway 155
CountyOrocovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17365, -66.404
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$492,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 155 over El Chorro Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 155 over El Chorro Creek 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 El Chorro Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 155 over El Chorro Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 155 over El Chorro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.