US Bridges

Pr 123 KM 32.2 over Saltillo Creek

Fair

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM S E of Adjuntas · Structure no. 001491

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 KM 32.2 over Saltillo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pr 123 KM 32.2 over Saltillo Creek in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 123 KM 32.2
CrossesSaltillo Creek
Location3 KM S E of Adjuntas
RouteState Highway 123
CountyAdjuntas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.1558, -66.70466
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2017)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 KM 32.2 over Saltillo Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 123 KM 32.2 over Saltillo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 123 KM 32.2 over Saltillo Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 KM 32.2 over Saltillo Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 KM 32.2 over Saltillo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.