Pr 824 0.7 KM over LA Plata River
PoorToa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.7 KM South of Toa Alta · Structure no. 006181
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 824 0.7 KM over LA Plata River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 824 0.7 KM over LA Plata River in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2025. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 824 0.7 KM over LA Plata River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Pr 824 0.7 KM over LA Plata River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 824 0.7 KM over LA Plata River carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 824 0.7 KM over LA Plata River?
The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 824 0.7 KM over LA Plata River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.