US Bridges

Pr 184 2.5 KM over Irrigation Channel

FairPosted for load

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM N W of Patillas · Structure no. 005291

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 184 2.5 KM over Irrigation Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 184 2.5 KM over Irrigation Channel in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 86 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 184 2.5 KM
CrossesIrrigation Channel
Location2.5 KM N W of Patillas
RouteState Highway 184
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01727, -66.02858
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$122,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 184 2.5 KM over Irrigation Channel built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Pr 184 2.5 KM over Irrigation Channel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 184 2.5 KM over Irrigation Channel carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 184 2.5 KM over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 184 2.5 KM over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.