US Bridges

Off Pr 183 12.7 KM over Unnamed Creek

Fair

San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM of San Lorenzo · Structure no. 026301

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 183 12.7 KM over Unnamed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 183 12.7 KM 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.

It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 183 12.7 KM
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location2 KM of San Lorenzo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Lorenzo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18048, -65.94433
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.
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
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 rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2017)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$105,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 183 12.7 KM over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is Off Pr 183 12.7 KM 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 183 12.7 KM over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 183 12.7 KM over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 183 12.7 KM over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.