US Bridges

Pr 165 13.7 KM over Pr 2 22.0 KM

Fair

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM South of Toa Baja · Structure no. 017201

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 165 13.7 KM over Pr 2 22.0 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 165 13.7 KM over Pr 2 22.0 KM in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 25,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,600 by 2025. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 165 13.7 KM
CrossesPr 2 22.0 KM
Location4 KM South of Toa Baja
RouteState Highway 165
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41084, -66.25224
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,900 (2017)
Projected traffic32,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 165 13.7 KM over Pr 2 22.0 KM built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 165 13.7 KM over Pr 2 22.0 KM 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 165 13.7 KM over Pr 2 22.0 KM carry?

About 25,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 165 13.7 KM over Pr 2 22.0 KM?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 165 13.7 KM over Pr 2 22.0 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.