US Bridges

Pr 115 12.4 KM over Channel

Fair

Rincon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South of Rincon · Structure no. 022951

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 115 12.4 KM over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 115 12.4 KM over Channel in Rincon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2025. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 115 12.4 KM
CrossesChannel
Location2 KM South of Rincon
RouteState Highway 115
CountyRincon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3325, -67.2503
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2017)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 115 12.4 KM over Channel built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 115 12.4 KM over Channel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 115 12.4 KM over Channel carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 115 12.4 KM over Channel?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Pr 115 12.4 KM over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.