US Bridges

Pr 165 25.5 KM over Cocal River

Fair

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM East of Dorado · Structure no. 006361

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 165 25.5 KM over Cocal River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 165 25.5 KM over Cocal River in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,800 by 2025. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 165 25.5 KM
CrossesCocal River
Location5 KM East of Dorado
RouteState Highway 165
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.46673, -66.19917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2017)
Projected traffic23,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 165 25.5 KM over Cocal River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 165 25.5 KM over Cocal River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 165 25.5 KM over Cocal River carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 165 25.5 KM over Cocal River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 165 25.5 KM over Cocal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.