US Bridges

Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel

Poor

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.8 KM S Int PR10 & P · Structure no. 001431

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 123 0.4 KM
CrossesTidal Waters Channel
Location0.8 KM S Int PR10 & P
RouteState Highway 123
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97276, -66.61486
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$514,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.