US Bridges

Pr 127 over Guayanilla River

FairPosted for load

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Entrance to Guayanilla · Structure no. 000811

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 127 over Guayanilla River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 127 over Guayanilla River in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 103 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2025. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 127
CrossesGuayanilla River
LocationAt Entrance to Guayanilla
RouteState Highway 127
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.02106, -66.79237
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2017)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 127 over Guayanilla River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Pr 127 over Guayanilla 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 127 over Guayanilla River carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 127 over Guayanilla River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 127 over Guayanilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.