Pr 132 21.3 KM over Pastillo River
PoorPosted for loadPonce Municipio, Puerto Rico · At N W Bounding of Ponce · Structure no. 002731
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 132 21.3 KM over Pastillo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 132 21.3 KM over Pastillo River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 132 21.3 KM over Pastillo River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 132 21.3 KM over Pastillo 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 132 21.3 KM over Pastillo River carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 132 21.3 KM over Pastillo River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 132 21.3 KM over Pastillo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.