US Bridges

Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.8 KM S Int PR10 & P · Structure no. E01431

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel is a other other carrying Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 123 0.4 KM
CrossesTidal Waters Channel
Location0.8 KM S Int PR10 & P
RouteState Highway 123
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97276, -66.61486
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$514,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 0.4 KM over Tidal Waters Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.