US Bridges

Pr 116 25.3 KM over Loco River

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM NE of Guanica · Structure no. 026251

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 116 25.3 KM over Loco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 116 25.3 KM 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2025. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPr 116 25.3 KM
CrossesLoco River
Location3 KM NE of Guanica
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates17.99898, -66.8898
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2017)
Projected traffic23,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 25.3 KM 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 25.3 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 116 25.3 KM over Loco River carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 116 25.3 KM over Loco River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 116 25.3 KM over Loco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.