US Bridges

Pr 184 17.8 KM over Grande De Patillas River

Fair

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM N W of Patillas · Structure no. 008151

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 184 17.8 KM over Grande De Patillas River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 184 17.8 KM over Grande De Patillas River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 184 17.8 KM
CrossesGrande De Patillas River
Location10 KM N W of Patillas
RouteState Highway 184
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.09056, -66.0355
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed7.5 mi (12 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$383,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 184 17.8 KM over Grande De Patillas River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 184 17.8 KM 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 184 17.8 KM 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 17.8 KM over Grande De Patillas River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 184 17.8 KM over Grande De Patillas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.