US Bridges

Pr 181 over Grande De Loiza River

Fair

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 007411

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 181 over Grande De Loiza River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 181 over Grande De Loiza River in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2025. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPr 181
CrossesGrande De Loiza River
Location2 KM North of San Lorenzo
RouteState Highway 181
Coordinates18.19793, -65.96334
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2017)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$209,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 181 over Grande De Loiza River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 181 over Grande De Loiza River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 181 over Grande De Loiza River carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 181 over Grande De Loiza River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 181 over Grande De Loiza River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.