US Bridges

Pr 115 over Santi Ponce River

Good

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM West of Aguada · Structure no. 016201

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 115 over Santi Ponce River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 115 over Santi Ponce River in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesPr 115
CrossesSanti Ponce River
Location3 KM West of Aguada
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates18.37801, -67.22332
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2017)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 115 over Santi Ponce River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 115 over Santi Ponce 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 115 over Santi Ponce River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 115 over Santi Ponce River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 115 over Santi Ponce River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.