US Bridges

Pr 125 19.7 KM over Salada Creek

Fair

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · South West of S Sebastian · Structure no. 005901

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 125 19.7 KM over Salada Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 125 19.7 KM over Salada Creek in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 125 19.7 KM
CrossesSalada Creek
LocationSouth West of S Sebastian
RouteState Highway 111
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33321, -66.98922
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 125 19.7 KM over Salada Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 125 19.7 KM over Salada 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 19.7 KM over Salada Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 125 19.7 KM over Salada Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 125 19.7 KM over Salada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.