US Bridges

Pr 183 over Los Puercos Creek

Good

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11.4 KM South San Lorenzo · Structure no. 026191

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,080
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 183 over Los Puercos Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 183 over Los Puercos Creek in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,080 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,080 by 2020. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPr 183
CrossesLos Puercos Creek
Location11.4 KM South San Lorenzo
RouteState Highway 183
Coordinates18.18314, -65.95706
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,080 (2006)
Projected traffic19,080 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 183 over Los Puercos Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 183 over Los Puercos Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 183 over Los Puercos Creek carry?

About 17,080 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 183 over Los Puercos Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 183 over Los Puercos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.