US Bridges

Pr 128 over Anon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.2 KM South of Lares · Structure no. 002641

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 128 over Anon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 128 over Anon Creek in Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 103 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPr 128
CrossesAnon Creek
Location1.2 KM South of Lares
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates18.29319, -66.87653
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2017)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$196,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 128 over Anon Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Pr 128 over Anon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 128 over Anon Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 128 over Anon Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 128 over Anon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.