US Bridges

PR-827 over PR-5

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Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.84 KM Se. of Toa Alta · Structure no. 028491

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-827 over PR-5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-827 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2025. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-827
CrossesPR-5
Location7.84 KM Se. of Toa Alta
RouteCounty Highway 827
CountyToa Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32981, -66.20567
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 PR-827 over PR-5 built?

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

What condition is PR-827 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 PR-827 over PR-5 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-827 over PR-5?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns PR-827 over PR-5?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.