US Bridges

Pr 116 1.2 KM over Irrigation Channel

FairPosted for load

Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico · Lajas 1 KM N Int PR117 · Structure no. 008701

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 116 1.2 KM over Irrigation Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 116 1.2 KM over Irrigation Channel in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 116 1.2 KM
CrossesIrrigation Channel
LocationLajas 1 KM N Int PR117
RouteState Highway 116
CountyLajas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04407, -67.05295
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2017)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$168,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 116 1.2 KM over Irrigation Channel built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 116 1.2 KM over Irrigation Channel 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 116 1.2 KM over Irrigation Channel carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 116 1.2 KM over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 116 1.2 KM over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.