US Bridges

Pr 105 24.84 KM over Maricao River

Fair

Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM West of Maricao · Structure no. 002111

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 105 24.84 KM over Maricao River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 105 24.84 KM over Maricao River in Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 105 24.84 KM
CrossesMaricao River
Location1 KM West of Maricao
RouteState Highway 105
CountyMaricao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17806, -66.98972
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.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 105 24.84 KM over Maricao River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 105 24.84 KM over Maricao 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 105 24.84 KM over Maricao River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 105 24.84 KM over Maricao River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 105 24.84 KM over Maricao River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.