US Bridges

Pr 114 3.7 KM over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Hormigueros · Structure no. 000701

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 114 3.7 KM over Abandoned Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Pr 114 3.7 KM over Abandoned Railroad in Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 114 3.7 KM
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location2 KM West of Hormigueros
RouteState Highway 114
CountyHormigueros Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14194, -67.14544
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2017)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 114 3.7 KM over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 114 3.7 KM over Abandoned Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 114 3.7 KM over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 114 3.7 KM over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 114 3.7 KM over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.