US Bridges

Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River

FairPosted for load

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM N W of Patillas · Structure no. 006981

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 184
CrossesGrande De Patillas River
Location8 KM N W of Patillas
RouteState Highway 184
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06361, -66.05099
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.