US Bridges

Pr 123 over Grande De Arecibo

Good

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 13 Kms SE of Arecibo · Structure no. 027291

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
535 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 over Grande De Arecibo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 123 over Grande De Arecibo in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 535 ft (163.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPr 123
CrossesGrande De Arecibo
Location13 Kms SE of Arecibo
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates18.37782, -66.68382
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length535 ft (163.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 over Grande De Arecibo built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 123 over Grande De Arecibo 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 May 2023.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 over Grande De Arecibo?

The structure is 535 ft (163.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 over Grande De Arecibo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.