Pr 165 11.6 KM over Lajas River
PoorToa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM North of Toa Alta · Structure no. 020841
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 165 11.6 KM over Lajas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 165 11.6 KM over Lajas River in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 31,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,200 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 165 11.6 KM over Lajas River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 165 11.6 KM over Lajas 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 165 11.6 KM over Lajas River carry?
About 31,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 165 11.6 KM over Lajas River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 165 11.6 KM over Lajas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.