US Bridges

Pr 123 67.0 KM over El Jobo Creek

Poor

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 12 KM North of Utuado · Structure no. 001621

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 67.0 KM over El Jobo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 123 67.0 KM over El Jobo Creek in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2025. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesPr 123 67.0 KM
CrossesEl Jobo Creek
Location12 KM North of Utuado
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates18.3241, -66.67379
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$663,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 67.0 KM over El Jobo Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 123 67.0 KM over El Jobo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 123 67.0 KM over El Jobo Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 67.0 KM over El Jobo Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 67.0 KM over El Jobo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.