US Bridges

Pr 119 50.7 KM over Arenas River

Fair

Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM West of Las Marias · Structure no. 002531

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 119 50.7 KM over Arenas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 119 50.7 KM over Arenas River in Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 120 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPr 119 50.7 KM
CrossesArenas River
Location1.5 KM West of Las Marias
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates18.2506, -66.99891
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating22.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2017)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$344,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 119 50.7 KM over Arenas River built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Pr 119 50.7 KM over Arenas 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 119 50.7 KM over Arenas River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 119 50.7 KM over Arenas River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 119 50.7 KM over Arenas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.