US Bridges

Pr 119 over Camuy River

FairPosted for load

Camuy Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM East of Camuy · Structure no. 022571

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 119 over Camuy River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 119 over Camuy River in Camuy Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,900 by 2025. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 119
CrossesCamuy River
Location2 KM East of Camuy
RouteState Highway 119
CountyCamuy Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.48368, -66.83862
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2017)
Projected traffic16,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 119 over Camuy River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 119 over Camuy River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 119 over Camuy River carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 119 over Camuy River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 119 over Camuy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.