US Bridges

Pr 119 39.4 KM over Sonador River

FairPosted for load

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM S of San Sebastian · Structure no. 002551

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 119 39.4 KM over Sonador River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 119 39.4 KM over Sonador River in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 119 39.4 KM
CrossesSonador River
Location4.5 KM S of San Sebastian
RouteState Highway 119
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.30453, -66.98889
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2017)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 119 39.4 KM over Sonador River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 119 39.4 KM over Sonador 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 119 39.4 KM over Sonador River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 119 39.4 KM over Sonador River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 119 39.4 KM over Sonador River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.