Pr 181 16.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River
PoorSan Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.6 KM North of Patillas · Structure no. 004141
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 181 16.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 181 16.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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.
It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 181 16.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 181 16.8 KM over Grande De Loiza 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 181 16.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 181 16.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 181 16.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.