US Bridges

Pr 124 over Grande De Anasco River

Fair

Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM South West of Lares · Structure no. 016481

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 124 over Grande De Anasco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 124 over Grande De Anasco River in Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,404 by 2025. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 124
CrossesGrande De Anasco River
Location8 KM South West of Lares
RouteState Highway 124
CountyLares Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25532, -66.91638
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2005)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 124 over Grande De Anasco River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 124 over Grande De Anasco River 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 124 over Grande De Anasco River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 124 over Grande De Anasco River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 124 over Grande De Anasco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.