US Bridges

Pr 182 4.6 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel

Good

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Kms NW of Yabucoa · Structure no. 025171

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 182 4.6 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel is a concrete slab carrying Pr 182 4.6 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,900 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 182 4.6 KM
CrossesRosa Sanchez Channel
Location4 Kms NW of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 182
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05786, -65.90731
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2017)
Projected traffic19,900 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 182 4.6 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 182 4.6 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 182 4.6 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 182 4.6 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 182 4.6 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.