US Bridges

Pr 132 KM 21.6 over Drainage System

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.5 KM Northwest of Ponce · Structure no. 019881

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 132 KM 21.6 over Drainage System is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 132 KM 21.6 over Drainage System in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 132 KM 21.6
CrossesDrainage System
Location6.5 KM Northwest of Ponce
RouteState Highway 132
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03243, -66.66019
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2017)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 132 KM 21.6 over Drainage System built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 132 KM 21.6 over Drainage System 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 132 KM 21.6 over Drainage System carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 132 KM 21.6 over Drainage System?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pr 132 KM 21.6 over Drainage System?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.