US Bridges

Pr 9 Westbo 0.1 KM over Pr 123 Rio CAÑAS

FairClosed to traffic

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · NB Pr 10 RD Closed · Structure no. 030661

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
913 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 9 Westbo 0.1 KM over Pr 123 Rio CAÑAS is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 9 Westbo 0.1 KM over Pr 123 Rio CAÑAS in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,700 by 2025. The structure is 913 ft (278.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 9 Westbo 0.1 KM
CrossesPr 123 Rio CAÑAS
LocationNB Pr 10 RD Closed
RouteState Highway 123
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.02889, -66.64194
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length913 ft (278.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2017)
Projected traffic21,700 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 9 Westbo 0.1 KM over Pr 123 Rio CAÑAS built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 9 Westbo 0.1 KM over Pr 123 Rio CAÑAS 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 9 Westbo 0.1 KM over Pr 123 Rio CAÑAS carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr 9 Westbo 0.1 KM over Pr 123 Rio CAÑAS?

The structure is 913 ft (278.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 9 Westbo 0.1 KM over Pr 123 Rio CAÑAS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.