US Bridges

Pr 102 over Majagual Channel

FairPosted for load

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · On Mayaguez Bay · Structure no. 006411

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 102 over Majagual Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 102 over Majagual Channel in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2025. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 102
CrossesMajagual Channel
LocationOn Mayaguez Bay
RouteState Highway 102
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18886, -67.16053
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2017)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$333,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 102 over Majagual Channel built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 102 over Majagual Channel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 102 over Majagual Channel carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 102 over Majagual Channel?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 102 over Majagual Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.