US Bridges

Pr 127 10.7 KM over Pr 2 207.7 KM

FairPosted for load

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM E S E of Guayanilla · Structure no. 007961

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 127 10.7 KM over Pr 2 207.7 KM is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 127 10.7 KM over Pr 2 207.7 KM in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2025. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 127 10.7 KM
CrossesPr 2 207.7 KM
Location2 KM E S E of Guayanilla
RouteState Highway 127
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01521, -66.77532
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2017)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 127 10.7 KM over Pr 2 207.7 KM built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 127 10.7 KM over Pr 2 207.7 KM 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 127 10.7 KM over Pr 2 207.7 KM carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 127 10.7 KM over Pr 2 207.7 KM?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 127 10.7 KM over Pr 2 207.7 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.