US Bridges

Pr 119 35.2 KM over Culebrinas River

Poor

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM S E San Sebastian · Structure no. 002561

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 119 35.2 KM over Culebrinas River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 119 35.2 KM over Culebrinas River in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesPr 119 35.2 KM
CrossesCulebrinas River
Location0.5 KM S E San Sebastian
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates18.32947, -66.98561
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2017)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 119 35.2 KM over Culebrinas River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Pr 119 35.2 KM over Culebrinas 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 119 35.2 KM over Culebrinas River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 119 35.2 KM over Culebrinas River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 119 35.2 KM over Culebrinas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.