US Bridges

Pr 157 22.7 KM over Sana Muertos River

FairPosted for load

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM West of Orocovis · Structure no. 004981

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 157 22.7 KM over Sana Muertos River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 157 22.7 KM over Sana Muertos River in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 157 22.7 KM
CrossesSana Muertos River
Location3 KM West of Orocovis
RouteState Highway 157
CountyOrocovis Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24068, -66.40983
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$584,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 157 22.7 KM over Sana Muertos River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 157 22.7 KM over Sana Muertos 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 157 22.7 KM over Sana Muertos River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 157 22.7 KM over Sana Muertos River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 157 22.7 KM over Sana Muertos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.