US Bridges

Pr 12 4.5 KM over Pr 1 and Pr 133 126.8 KM

FairPosted for load

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1KM East of Ponce · Structure no. 023951

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,227 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
33,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 12 4.5 KM over Pr 1 and Pr 133 126.8 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 12 4.5 KM over Pr 1 and Pr 133 126.8 KM in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,500 by 2025. The structure is 2,227 ft (678.8 m) long and 101 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 12 4.5 KM
CrossesPr 1 and Pr 133 126.8 KM
Location1KM East of Ponce
RouteState Highway 12
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00798, -66.60384
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating4.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,227 ft (678.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,900 (2017)
Projected traffic47,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 12 4.5 KM over Pr 1 and Pr 133 126.8 KM built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 12 4.5 KM over Pr 1 and Pr 133 126.8 KM 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 12 4.5 KM over Pr 1 and Pr 133 126.8 KM carry?

About 33,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 12 4.5 KM over Pr 1 and Pr 133 126.8 KM?

The structure is 2,227 ft (678.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 12 4.5 KM over Pr 1 and Pr 133 126.8 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.