US Bridges

Conn. PR181 to 175 over Rio Grande De Loiza

Fair

Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico · .42 Km. Se. of Trujillo a · Structure no. 028301

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
507 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conn. PR181 to 175 over Rio Grande De Loiza is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conn. PR181 to 175 over Rio Grande De Loiza in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2025. The structure is 507 ft (154.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesConn. PR181 to 175
CrossesRio Grande De Loiza
Location.42 Km. Se. of Trujillo a
CountyTrujillo Alto Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35056, -66.00556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length507 ft (154.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2017)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conn. PR181 to 175 over Rio Grande De Loiza built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conn. PR181 to 175 over Rio Grande De Loiza 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 2023.

How much traffic does Conn. PR181 to 175 over Rio Grande De Loiza carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Conn. PR181 to 175 over Rio Grande De Loiza?

The structure is 507 ft (154.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Conn. PR181 to 175 over Rio Grande De Loiza?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.