US Bridges

Pr 103 over Las Tunas Creek

Good

Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.4 KM NE Int PR307 & · Structure no. 018061

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 103 over Las Tunas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 103 over Las Tunas Creek in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 103
CrossesLas Tunas Creek
Location0.4 KM NE Int PR307 &
RouteState Highway 103
CountyCabo Rojo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08446, -67.14731
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2017)
Projected traffic23,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 103 over Las Tunas Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 103 over Las Tunas Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 103 over Las Tunas Creek carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 103 over Las Tunas Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 103 over Las Tunas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.