US Bridges

Pr 183 11.3 KM over Grande De Loiza River

Fair

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.7 KM South San Lorenzo · Structure no. 010811

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 183 11.3 KM over Grande De Loiza River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 183 11.3 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 6 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2025. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 183 11.3 KM
CrossesGrande De Loiza River
Location0.7 KM South San Lorenzo
RouteState Highway 183
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18356, -65.96108
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2017)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 183 11.3 KM over Grande De Loiza River built?

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

What condition is Pr 183 11.3 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 183 11.3 KM over Grande De Loiza River carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 183 11.3 KM over Grande De Loiza River?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 183 11.3 KM over Grande De Loiza River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.