US Bridges

Pr 125 4.6 KM over Grande Creek

FairPosted for load

Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.7 KM South East of Moca · Structure no. 002301

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 125 4.6 KM over Grande Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 125 4.6 KM over Grande Creek in Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 125 4.6 KM
CrossesGrande Creek
Location1.7 KM South East of Moca
RouteState Highway 125
CountyMoca Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38191, -67.10305
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2017)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 125 4.6 KM over Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 125 4.6 KM over Grande Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 125 4.6 KM over Grande Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 125 4.6 KM over Grande Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 125 4.6 KM over Grande Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.