US Bridges

Pr 115 over Quebrada Grande

Good

Rincon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM SE of Rincon · Structure no. 026072

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 115 over Quebrada Grande is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 115 over Quebrada Grande in Rincon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 115
CrossesQuebrada Grande
Location2.5 KM SE of Rincon
RouteState Highway 115
CountyRincon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3177, -67.2341
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2017)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 115 over Quebrada Grande built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 115 over Quebrada Grande 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 115 over Quebrada Grande carry?

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

How long is Pr 115 over Quebrada Grande?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 115 over Quebrada Grande?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.