US Bridges

Pr 116 over Loco River

Good

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.70 Km. North of Guanica · Structure no. 027591

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 116 over Loco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 116 over Loco River in Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2025. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 116
CrossesLoco River
Location0.70 Km. North of Guanica
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates17.97444, -66.9144
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2017)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 116 over Loco River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 116 over Loco River carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 116 over Loco River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 116 over Loco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.