US Bridges

Off Pr 123 over Caâ¥as River

FairPosted for load

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Las Delicias Urb. · Structure no. 021281

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 123 over Caâ¥as River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 123 over Caâ¥as River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2025. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOff Pr 123
CrossesCaâ¥as River
LocationAt Las Delicias Urb.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.03833, -66.64833
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2005)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$792,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 123 over Caâ¥as River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 123 over Caâ¥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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 123 over Caâ¥as River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 123 over Caâ¥as River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 123 over Caâ¥as River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.