US Bridges

Off Pr 184 10.9 KM over Patillas River

Fair

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.10 KM from Pr 184 · Structure no. 013201

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 184 10.9 KM over Patillas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 184 10.9 KM over Patillas River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 184 10.9 KM
CrossesPatillas River
Location0.10 KM from Pr 184
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.06554, -66.05365
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2017)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 184 10.9 KM over Patillas River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 184 10.9 KM over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 184 10.9 KM over Patillas River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 184 10.9 KM over Patillas River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 184 10.9 KM over Patillas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.