Pr 163 0.5 KM over Pr 163 Canas River
PoorPosted for loadPonce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.0 KM West of Ponce · Structure no. 023211
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 163 0.5 KM over Pr 163 Canas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 163 0.5 KM over Pr 163 Canas River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,200 by 2025. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 163 0.5 KM over Pr 163 Canas River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 163 0.5 KM over Pr 163 Canas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 163 0.5 KM over Pr 163 Canas River carry?
About 17,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 163 0.5 KM over Pr 163 Canas River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 163 0.5 KM over Pr 163 Canas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.