US Bridges

Pr 203 5.8 KM over Gde. De Loiza Rv.&pr

Fair

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2KM N.W. of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 025051

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,845 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 203 5.8 KM over Gde. De Loiza Rv.&pr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 203 5.8 KM over Gde. De Loiza Rv.&pr in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,700 by 2025. The structure is 1,845 ft (562.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 203 5.8 KM
CrossesGde. De Loiza Rv.&pr
Location2KM N.W. of San Lorenzo
RouteState Highway 203
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.199, -65.97398
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,845 ft (562.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2017)
Projected traffic22,700 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 203 5.8 KM over Gde. De Loiza Rv.&pr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 203 5.8 KM over Gde. De Loiza Rv.&pr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 203 5.8 KM over Gde. De Loiza Rv.&pr carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pr 203 5.8 KM over Gde. De Loiza Rv.&pr?

The structure is 1,845 ft (562.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 203 5.8 KM over Gde. De Loiza Rv.&pr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.