US Bridges

Pr 132 over CA¥AS River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Ponce · Structure no. 013731

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 132 over CA¥AS River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 132 over CA¥AS River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,700 by 2025. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 132
CrossesCA¥AS River
Location2 KM West of Ponce
RouteState Highway 132
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01138, -66.63997
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2017)
Projected traffic25,700 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 132 over CA¥AS River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 132 over CA¥AS 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 132 over CA¥AS River carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 132 over CA¥AS River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 132 over CA¥AS River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.