US Bridges

Off Pr 123 60.0 KM over Creek

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 Km. N.E. of Utuado · Structure no. 025581

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 123 60.0 KM over Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Off Pr 123 60.0 KM over Creek in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 123 60.0 KM
CrossesCreek
Location8 Km. N.E. of Utuado
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33139, -66.67102
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Off Pr 123 60.0 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 123 60.0 KM over Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 123 60.0 KM over Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 123 60.0 KM over Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 123 60.0 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.