US Bridges

Pr 116R 1.0 KM over Loco River

FairPosted for load

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.3 KM N E of Guanica · Structure no. 002451

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 116R 1.0 KM over Loco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 116R 1.0 KM over Loco River in Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 116R 1.0 KM
CrossesLoco River
Location3.3 KM N E of Guanica
RouteState Highway 116R
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99858, -66.89336
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 116R 1.0 KM over Loco River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 116R 1.0 KM over Loco 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 116R 1.0 KM over Loco River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 116R 1.0 KM over Loco River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 116R 1.0 KM over Loco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.