US Bridges

Pr 155 over Orocovis River

Fair

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Int Pr 156 · Structure no. 003321

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 155 over Orocovis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 155 over Orocovis River in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2025. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 155
CrossesOrocovis River
Location1 KM South of Int Pr 156
RouteState Highway 155
CountyOrocovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22687, -66.39224
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2017)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 155 over Orocovis River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 155 over Orocovis 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 155 over Orocovis River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 155 over Orocovis River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 155 over Orocovis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.