US Bridges

Off Pr 183 over Unnamed Creek

FairPosted for load

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2KM SE of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 026291

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,030
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 183 over Unnamed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 183 over Unnamed Creek in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 183
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location2KM SE of San Lorenzo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18056, -65.94444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2017)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 183 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 183 over Unnamed Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 183 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 183 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 183 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.