US Bridges

Pr 123 66.5 KM over Waterway

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · West of Dos Bocas Lake · Structure no. 012301

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 66.5 KM over Waterway is a concrete slab carrying Pr 123 66.5 KM over Waterway 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 123 66.5 KM
CrossesWaterway
LocationWest of Dos Bocas Lake
RouteState Highway 123
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32667, -66.67167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2017)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 66.5 KM over Waterway built?

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

What condition is Pr 123 66.5 KM over Waterway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 123 66.5 KM over Waterway carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 66.5 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 66.5 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.