Pr 861 over LA Plata River
PoorPosted for loadToa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Toa Alta · Structure no. 016571
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 388 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 861 over LA Plata River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 861 over LA Plata River in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,700 by 2025. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 861 over LA Plata River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 861 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 861 over LA Plata River carry?
About 14,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 861 over LA Plata River?
The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 861 over LA Plata River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.