US Bridges

Pr 127 17.4 KM over Discharge from Plant

Fair

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM South of PE¥UEL · Structure no. 013591

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 127 17.4 KM over Discharge from Plant is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 127 17.4 KM over Discharge from Plant 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 127 17.4 KM
CrossesDischarge from Plant
Location6 KM South of PE¥UEL
RouteState Highway 127
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00083, -66.72421
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2017)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 127 17.4 KM over Discharge from Plant built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 127 17.4 KM over Discharge from Plant 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 127 17.4 KM over Discharge from Plant carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 127 17.4 KM over Discharge from Plant?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 127 17.4 KM over Discharge from Plant?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.