Pr 127 over Tallaboa River
PoorPosted for loadPenuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.6 KM East of Guayanilla · Structure no. 000831
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 127 over Tallaboa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 127 over Tallaboa River in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2025. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 127 over Tallaboa River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 127 over Tallaboa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Pr 127 over Tallaboa River carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 127 over Tallaboa River?
The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 127 over Tallaboa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.