Pr 1 78.85 KM over Lapa River
PoorSalinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10.5 KM S W of Cayey · Structure no. 000191
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 1 78.85 KM over Lapa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 1 78.85 KM over Lapa River in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.
It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2025. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 1 78.85 KM over Lapa River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 1 78.85 KM over Lapa 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 1 78.85 KM over Lapa River carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 1 78.85 KM over Lapa River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 1 78.85 KM over Lapa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.