US Bridges

Pr 124 over Guaba River

FairPosted for load

Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM S E of Las Marias · Structure no. 005911

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 124 over Guaba River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 124 over Guaba River in Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2025. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 124
CrossesGuaba River
Location5 KM S E of Las Marias
RouteState Highway 124
CountyLas Marias Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22667, -66.95
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2017)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 124 over Guaba River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 124 over Guaba 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 124 over Guaba River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 124 over Guaba River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 124 over Guaba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.