US Bridges

Pr 120 to 357KM.01 over Maricao River

Fair

Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico · Connector PR120 to PR357 · Structure no. 022081

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 120 to 357KM.01 over Maricao River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 120 to 357KM.01 over Maricao River in Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 120 to 357KM.01
CrossesMaricao River
LocationConnector PR120 to PR357
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMaricao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18354, -66.98202
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2017)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 120 to 357KM.01 over Maricao River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 120 to 357KM.01 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 120 to 357KM.01 over Maricao River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 120 to 357KM.01 over Maricao River?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 120 to 357KM.01 over Maricao River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.