US Bridges

Off Pr 125 0.30 KM over Culebrinas River

Fair

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM S of San Sebastian · Structure no. 016371

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 125 0.30 KM over Culebrinas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 125 0.30 KM over Culebrinas River in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2025. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 125 0.30 KM
CrossesCulebrinas River
Location0.5 KM S of San Sebastian
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.32972, -66.98976
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$937,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 125 0.30 KM over Culebrinas River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 125 0.30 KM over Culebrinas 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 Off Pr 125 0.30 KM over Culebrinas River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 125 0.30 KM over Culebrinas River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 125 0.30 KM over Culebrinas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.