US Bridges

Off Pr 182 3.5 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel

Good

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Kms of Yabucoa · Structure no. 025181

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 182 3.5 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Off Pr 182 3.5 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,900 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 182 3.5 KM
CrossesRosa Sanchez Channel
Location4 Kms of Yabucoa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0616, -65.91297
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating101.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2017)
Projected traffic19,900 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 182 3.5 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 182 3.5 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 Off Pr 182 3.5 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 182 3.5 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 182 3.5 KM over Rosa Sanchez Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.