US Bridges

Pr 103 0.7 KM over Viejo River

Poor

Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South of Hormigueros · Structure no. 001401

Built
1842
183 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 103 0.7 KM over Viejo River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 103 0.7 KM over Viejo River in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1842, so it is 183 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 4 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.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 103 0.7 KM
CrossesViejo River
Location2 KM South of Hormigueros
RouteState Highway 103
CountyCabo Rojo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12418, -67.13618
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2017)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 103 0.7 KM over Viejo River built?

It was built in 1842, making it 183 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 103 0.7 KM over Viejo River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 103 0.7 KM over Viejo River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 103 0.7 KM over Viejo River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 103 0.7 KM over Viejo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.