US Bridges

Pr 128 over De Los Platanos Creek

Fair

Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Int Pr 129 · Structure no. 002631

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 128 over De Los Platanos Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 128 over De Los Platanos Creek in Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 128
CrossesDe Los Platanos Creek
Location1 KM South of Int Pr 129
RouteState Highway 128
CountyLares Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25931, -66.85609
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic900 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 128 over De Los Platanos Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 128 over De Los Platanos 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 128 over De Los Platanos Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 128 over De Los Platanos Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 128 over De Los Platanos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.