US Bridges

Off Pr 115 12.3 KM over Unknown Channel

Good

Rincon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM S E of Rincon · Structure no. 022961

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 115 12.3 KM over Unknown Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 115 12.3 KM over Unknown 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 115 12.3 KM
CrossesUnknown Channel
Location2.5 KM S E of Rincon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRincon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33002, -67.24731
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2017)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Off Pr 115 12.3 KM over Unknown Channel built?

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

What condition is Off Pr 115 12.3 KM over Unknown 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 115 12.3 KM over Unknown Channel carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 115 12.3 KM over Unknown Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 115 12.3 KM over Unknown Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.