US Bridges

Off Pr 125 16.9 KM over Culebrinas River

Fair

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM W. San Sebastian · Structure no. 023911

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 125 16.9 KM over Culebrinas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 125 16.9 KM over Culebrinas River in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2025. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 125 16.9 KM
CrossesCulebrinas River
Location3.5 KM W. San Sebastian
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34333, -67.00952
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2025
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 125 16.9 KM over Culebrinas River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 125 16.9 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 125 16.9 KM over Culebrinas River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 125 16.9 KM over Culebrinas River?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 125 16.9 KM over Culebrinas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.