US Bridges

Ramp Pr 9 W Pr 123 over Dirt Road

GoodClosed to traffic

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · NB Brdge to Pr 10 · Structure no. 030681

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

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 9 W Pr 123 over Dirt Road is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Pr 9 W Pr 123 over Dirt Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 171 ft (52.1 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 W Pr 123
CrossesDirt Road
LocationNB Brdge to Pr 10
RouteState Highway 9
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03233, -66.63883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 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
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Pr 9 W Pr 123 over Dirt Road built?

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

What condition is Ramp Pr 9 W Pr 123 over Dirt Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Pr 9 W Pr 123 over Dirt Road carry?

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

How long is Ramp Pr 9 W Pr 123 over Dirt Road?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Pr 9 W Pr 123 over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.