US Bridges

Pr 114 12.1 KM over Viejo River

Fair

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM N W of San German · Structure no. 000741

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 114 12.1 KM over Viejo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 114 12.1 KM over Viejo River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPr 114 12.1 KM
CrossesViejo River
Location4 KM N W of San German
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates18.09838, -67.08345
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2017)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 114 12.1 KM over Viejo River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 114 12.1 KM over Viejo River 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 114 12.1 KM over Viejo River carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 114 12.1 KM over Viejo River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 114 12.1 KM over Viejo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.