US Bridges

Pr 127 over Tidal Inlet

Fair

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM E S E of Guayanilla · Structure no. 013181

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 127 over Tidal Inlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 127 over Tidal Inlet in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2025. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 127
CrossesTidal Inlet
Location3 KM E S E of Guayanilla
RouteState Highway 127
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00951, -66.7665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 127 over Tidal Inlet built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 127 over Tidal Inlet 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 127 over Tidal Inlet carry?

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

How long is Pr 127 over Tidal Inlet?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 127 over Tidal Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.