US Bridges

Pr 105 27.3 KM over Depression

FairPosted for load

Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM East of Maricao · Structure no. 002121

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 105 27.3 KM over Depression is a concrete slab carrying Pr 105 27.3 KM over Depression in Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 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 105 27.3 KM
CrossesDepression
Location2 KM East of Maricao
RouteState Highway 105
CountyMaricao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18322, -66.96451
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 105 27.3 KM over Depression built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 105 27.3 KM over Depression 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 105 27.3 KM over Depression carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 105 27.3 KM over Depression?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 105 27.3 KM over Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.