US Bridges

Pr 119 over Casei River

Fair

Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM S W of Las Marias · Structure no. 002521

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 119 over Casei River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 119 over Casei River in Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 123 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPr 119
CrossesCasei River
Location4.5 KM S W of Las Marias
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates18.22833, -67.01833
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2017)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 119 over Casei River built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Pr 119 over Casei 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 119 over Casei River carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 119 over Casei River?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 119 over Casei River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.