US Bridges

Pr 123 over Cidra River

Good

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM North of Adjuntas · Structure no. 026851

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 over Cidra River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 123 over Cidra River in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2025. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPr 123
CrossesCidra River
Location3 KM North of Adjuntas
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates18.17641, -66.73609
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2017)
Projected traffic11,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 over Cidra River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 123 over Cidra River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 123 over Cidra River carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 over Cidra River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 over Cidra River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.