US Bridges

Pr 103 12 KM over Boqueron Creek

FairPosted for load

Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM South of Cabo Rojo · Structure no. 001411

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 103 12 KM over Boqueron Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 103 12 KM over Boqueron Creek in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 103 12 KM
CrossesBoqueron Creek
Location6 KM South of Cabo Rojo
RouteState Highway 103
CountyCabo Rojo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03583, -67.14139
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2017)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$304,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 103 12 KM over Boqueron Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 103 12 KM over Boqueron 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 103 12 KM over Boqueron Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 103 12 KM over Boqueron Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 103 12 KM over Boqueron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.