US Bridges

Pr 867 4.5 KM over Channel

PoorClosed to traffic

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.6 KM East of Toa Baja · Structure no. 017601

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 867 4.5 KM over Channel is a concrete slab carrying Pr 867 4.5 KM over Channel in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPr 867 4.5 KM
CrossesChannel
Location4.6 KM East of Toa Baja
RouteState Highway 867
Coordinates18.44016, -66.22113
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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$284,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 867 4.5 KM over Channel built?

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

What condition is Pr 867 4.5 KM over Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 867 4.5 KM over Channel carry?

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

How long is Pr 867 4.5 KM over Channel?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 867 4.5 KM over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.