US Bridges

Pr 183 8.1 KM over Hato Creek

Fair

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM West San Lorenzo · Structure no. 004351

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 183 8.1 KM over Hato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 183 8.1 KM over Hato Creek in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1998, 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.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPr 183 8.1 KM
CrossesHato Creek
Location1.5 KM West San Lorenzo
RouteState Highway 183
Coordinates18.20007, -65.9769
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$221,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 183 8.1 KM over Hato Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Pr 183 8.1 KM over Hato 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 183 8.1 KM over Hato Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 183 8.1 KM over Hato Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 183 8.1 KM over Hato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.