US Bridges

Pr 123 73.7 KM over Grande De Arecibo River

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 13.3 KM S E of Arecibo · Structure no. 023631

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
182 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 73.7 KM over Grande De Arecibo River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 123 73.7 KM over Grande De Arecibo River in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 123 73.7 KM
CrossesGrande De Arecibo River
Location13.3 KM S E of Arecibo
RouteState Highway 123
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36783, -66.68363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$127,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 73.7 KM over Grande De Arecibo River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 123 73.7 KM over Grande De Arecibo River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 123 73.7 KM over Grande De Arecibo River carry?

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

How long is Pr 123 73.7 KM over Grande De Arecibo River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 73.7 KM over Grande De Arecibo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.