US Bridges

Pr 182 1.7 KM over Aguas Largas Creek

FairPosted for load

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.7 KM West of Yabucoa · Structure no. 004301

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 182 1.7 KM over Aguas Largas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 182 1.7 KM over Aguas Largas Creek 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,100 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 182 1.7 KM
CrossesAguas Largas Creek
Location1.7 KM West of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 182
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05216, -65.88323
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2017)
Projected traffic21,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
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$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 182 1.7 KM over Aguas Largas Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 182 1.7 KM over Aguas Largas Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 182 1.7 KM over Aguas Largas Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 182 1.7 KM over Aguas Largas Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 182 1.7 KM over Aguas Largas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.