US Bridges

Pr 127 over Guayanilla River

Fair

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Guayanilla · Structure no. 026871

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
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 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2025. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 127
CrossesGuayanilla River
Location2 KM West of Guayanilla
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03153, -66.79882
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2017)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2003, making it 22 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 127 over Guayanilla River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 127 over Guayanilla River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 127 over Guayanilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.