US Bridges

Pr 116 over Irrigation Channel

Good

Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.94 KM N · Structure no. 029642

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 116 over Irrigation Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 116 over Irrigation Channel in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2025. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 116
CrossesIrrigation Channel
Location0.94 KM N
RouteState Highway 116
CountyLajas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04393, -67.05291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2017)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 116 over Irrigation Channel built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 116 over Irrigation Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 116 over Irrigation Channel carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 116 over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 116 over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.