US Bridges

Pr 125 18.0 KM over Guatemala River

FairPosted for load

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM N W of San Sebastian · Structure no. 002341

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 125 18.0 KM over Guatemala River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 125 18.0 KM over Guatemala River in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 125 18.0 KM
CrossesGuatemala River
Location1 KM N W of San Sebastian
RouteState Highway 125
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34336, -66.99967
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2017)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$32,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 125 18.0 KM over Guatemala River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 125 18.0 KM over Guatemala 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 125 18.0 KM over Guatemala River carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 125 18.0 KM over Guatemala River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 125 18.0 KM over Guatemala River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.