US Bridges

Off Pr 127 over Consejo Creek

FairPosted for load

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · Bo. Quebrada S. Solares · Structure no. 025771

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 127 over Consejo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 127 over Consejo Creek in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesOff Pr 127
CrossesConsejo Creek
LocationBo. Quebrada S. Solares
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2005)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 127 over Consejo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 127 over Consejo Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 127 over Consejo Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 127 over Consejo Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 127 over Consejo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.