US Bridges

Pr 124 over Mayaguecilla River

FairPosted for load

Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM S E of Las Marias · Structure no. 002581

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 124 over Mayaguecilla River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 124 over Mayaguecilla River in Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 124
CrossesMayaguecilla River
Location1 KM S E of Las Marias
RouteState Highway 124
CountyLas Marias Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2452, -66.98437
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 124 over Mayaguecilla River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 124 over Mayaguecilla 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 124 over Mayaguecilla River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 124 over Mayaguecilla River?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 124 over Mayaguecilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.