US Bridges

Pr 132 5.1 KM over Macana River

Fair

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM West of PE¥UELA · Structure no. 002711

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 132 5.1 KM over Macana River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pr 132 5.1 KM over Macana River in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 132 5.1 KM
CrossesMacana River
Location4 KM West of PE¥UELA
RouteState Highway 132
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05904, -66.76964
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2017)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$511,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 132 5.1 KM over Macana River built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 132 5.1 KM over Macana 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 132 5.1 KM over Macana River carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 132 5.1 KM over Macana River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 132 5.1 KM over Macana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.