Pr 181 over Hato Quemado Creek
FairSan Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 004241
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 181 over Hato Quemado Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 181 over Hato Quemado Creek in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 over Hato Quemado Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 181 over Hato Quemado Creek 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 181 over Hato Quemado Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 181 over Hato Quemado Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 181 over Hato Quemado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.