US Bridges

Pr 116 over Loco River

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM Northeast of Guanica · Structure no. 008331

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
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 2000 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 25 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2025. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 116
CrossesLoco River
Location3 KM Northeast of Guanica
RouteState Highway 116
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99917, -66.88944
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2017)
Projected traffic23,200 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 116 over Loco River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

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 16,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 116 over Loco River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 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.