US Bridges

Pr 181 14.7 KM over Sanchez Creek

PoorPosted for load

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 12 KM North of Patillas · Structure no. 004121

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 181 14.7 KM over Sanchez Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 181 14.7 KM over Sanchez Creek in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 181 14.7 KM
CrossesSanchez Creek
Location12 KM North of Patillas
RouteState Highway 181
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07763, -65.99032
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$497,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 181 14.7 KM over Sanchez Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 181 14.7 KM over Sanchez Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 181 14.7 KM over Sanchez Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 181 14.7 KM over Sanchez Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 181 14.7 KM over Sanchez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.