US Bridges

Pr 119 75.7 KM over Hoconuco River

Poor

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM North San German · Structure no. 002501

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 119 75.7 KM over Hoconuco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 119 75.7 KM over Hoconuco River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPr 119 75.7 KM
CrossesHoconuco River
Location5.5 KM North San German
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates18.12448, -67.04429
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$321,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 119 75.7 KM over Hoconuco River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 119 75.7 KM over Hoconuco River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 119 75.7 KM over Hoconuco River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 119 75.7 KM over Hoconuco River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 119 75.7 KM over Hoconuco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.