US Bridges

Pr 129 over Pr 111

FairPosted for load

Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North East of Lares · Structure no. 014261

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 129 over Pr 111 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 129 over Pr 111 in Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 23,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,300 by 2025. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 129
CrossesPr 111
Location1 KM North East of Lares
RouteState Highway 129
CountyLares Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2966, -66.87153
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,400 (2017)
Projected traffic30,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 129 over Pr 111 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 129 over Pr 111 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 129 over Pr 111 carry?

About 23,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 129 over Pr 111?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 129 over Pr 111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.