US Bridges

Ramp Pr 9 E Pr 123 over _

FairClosed to traffic

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · NB Bridge to Pr 10 · Structure no. 030671

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 9 E Pr 123 over _ is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Pr 9 E Pr 123 over _ in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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. 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 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Pr 9 E Pr 123
Crosses_
LocationNB Bridge to Pr 10
RouteState Highway 9
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0325, -66.63889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Ramp Pr 9 E Pr 123 over _ built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Pr 9 E Pr 123 over _ 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 Ramp Pr 9 E Pr 123 over _ carry?

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

How long is Ramp Pr 9 E Pr 123 over _?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Pr 9 E Pr 123 over _?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.