US Bridges

Pr 867 over Channel

FairPosted for load

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM East of Toa Baja · Structure no. 017591

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 867 over Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 867 over Channel in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 867
CrossesChannel
Location1 KM East of Toa Baja
RouteState Highway 867
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4455, -66.23406
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2017)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 867 over Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Pr 867 over Channel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 867 over Channel carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 867 over Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 867 over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.