Pr 182 0.9 KM over Santiago Channel
PoorYabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM West of Yabucoa · Structure no. 004291
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 182 0.9 KM over Santiago Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 182 0.9 KM over Santiago Channel in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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.
It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 182 0.9 KM over Santiago Channel built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 182 0.9 KM over Santiago 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 182 0.9 KM over Santiago Channel carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 182 0.9 KM over Santiago Channel?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 182 0.9 KM over Santiago Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.