US Bridges

Pr 127 over Guayanilla River

Fair

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.1 KM East of Guayanilla · Structure no. 024011

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
395 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 127 over Guayanilla River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 127 over Guayanilla River in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2025. The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 127
CrossesGuayanilla River
Location0.1 KM East of Guayanilla
RouteState Highway 127
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01957, -66.78662
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2017)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 127 over Guayanilla River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 127 over Guayanilla River carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 127 over Guayanilla River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 127 over Guayanilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.