US Bridges

Pr 116 over Loco River

FairPosted for load

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.7 KM North of Guanica · Structure no. 008321

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 116 over Loco River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 116 over Loco River in Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2025. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesPr 116
CrossesLoco River
Location0.7 KM North of Guanica
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates17.97417, -66.91417
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2017)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$447,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 116 over Loco River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 116 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 116 over Loco River carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 116 over Loco River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 116 over Loco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.