US Bridges

Pr 187 over San Luis Channel

FairPosted for load

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3KM North Rio Grande · Structure no. 029491

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
255 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 187 over San Luis Channel is a concrete slab carrying Pr 187 over San Luis Channel in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2025. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 187
CrossesSan Luis Channel
Location3KM North Rio Grande
RouteState Highway 187
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4075, -65.82639
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2017)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$295,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 187 over San Luis Channel built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 187 over San Luis Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 187 over San Luis Channel carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 187 over San Luis Channel?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 187 over San Luis Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.