US Bridges

Pr 116R over Channel

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.4 Miles S W of Yauco · Structure no. 014141

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 116R over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 116R over Channel in Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 116R
CrossesChannel
Location2.4 Miles S W of Yauco
RouteState Highway 326
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01529, -66.87407
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2017)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$419,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 116R over Channel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 116R over Channel 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 116R over Channel carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 116R over Channel?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Pr 116R over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.