US Bridges

Off Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River

Fair

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM NW of Patillas · Structure no. 022921

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 184
CrossesGrande De Patillas River
Location6 KM NW of Patillas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0316, -66.03185
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off 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 September 2023.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 184 over Grande De Patillas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.