US Bridges

Pr 125 12.6 KM over El Salto Creek

Fair

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM N W San Sebastian · Structure no. 002311

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 125 12.6 KM over El Salto Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 125 12.6 KM over El Salto Creek in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 125 12.6 KM
CrossesEl Salto Creek
Location5.5 KM N W San Sebastian
RouteState Highway 125
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36422, -67.04014
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 125 12.6 KM over El Salto Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 125 12.6 KM over El Salto Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 125 12.6 KM over El Salto Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 125 12.6 KM over El Salto Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 125 12.6 KM over El Salto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.