US Bridges

Pr 902 0.02 KM over Grande De Loiza River

Fair

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.5 KM S W of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 009521

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 902 0.02 KM over Grande De Loiza River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 902 0.02 KM over Grande De Loiza River in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2025. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 902 0.02 KM
CrossesGrande De Loiza River
Location7.5 KM S W of San Lorenzo
RouteState Highway 902
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12739, -65.98444
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2017)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 902 0.02 KM over Grande De Loiza River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 902 0.02 KM 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 902 0.02 KM over Grande De Loiza River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 902 0.02 KM over Grande De Loiza River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 902 0.02 KM over Grande De Loiza River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.