US Bridges

Pr 1 105.3 KM over Coamo River & Local

Fair

Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM N W of Santa Isabel · Structure no. 014241

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
932 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 105.3 KM over Coamo River & Local is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 1 105.3 KM over Coamo River & Local in Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2025. The structure is 932 ft (284 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPr 1 105.3 KM
CrossesCoamo River & Local
Location2 KM N W of Santa Isabel
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates17.97583, -66.41639
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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, no 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length932 ft (284 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2017)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 105.3 KM over Coamo River & Local built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 105.3 KM over Coamo River & Local 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 Pr 1 105.3 KM over Coamo River & Local carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 105.3 KM over Coamo River & Local?

The structure is 932 ft (284 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 105.3 KM over Coamo River & Local?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.