US Bridges

Pr 871 over Pr 22 KM.15.1

Fair

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM Northwest of Bayamon · Structure no. 015761

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 871 over Pr 22 KM.15.1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 871 over Pr 22 KM.15.1 in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,540 by 2020. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 871
CrossesPr 22 KM.15.1
Location2 KM Northwest of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 871
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42167, -66.19333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2005)
Projected traffic10,540 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$118,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 871 over Pr 22 KM.15.1 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 871 over Pr 22 KM.15.1 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 871 over Pr 22 KM.15.1 carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 871 over Pr 22 KM.15.1?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 871 over Pr 22 KM.15.1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.