US Bridges

Off PR-165 at Km. over PR-5

Good

Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 Kms. S.E. of Toa Alta. · Structure no. 028481

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off PR-165 at Km. over PR-5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off PR-165 at Km. over PR-5 in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesOff PR-165 at Km.
CrossesPR-5
Location8 Kms. S.E. of Toa Alta.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.32756, -66.20814
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off PR-165 at Km. over PR-5 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off PR-165 at Km. over PR-5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Off PR-165 at Km. over PR-5 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off PR-165 at Km. over PR-5?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Off PR-165 at Km. over PR-5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.