US Bridges

Pr 1 KM 125.0 over Bucana River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM East of Ponce · Structure no. 012291

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 KM 125.0 over Bucana River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 1 KM 125.0 over Bucana River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 50 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 24,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,400 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1 KM 125.0
CrossesBucana River
Location2.5 KM East of Ponce
RouteState Highway 1
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00606, -66.59279
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,200 (2017)
Projected traffic33,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 KM 125.0 over Bucana River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Pr 1 KM 125.0 over Bucana 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 1 KM 125.0 over Bucana River carry?

About 24,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 KM 125.0 over Bucana River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 KM 125.0 over Bucana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.