US Bridges

Pr 123 48.2 KM over Pellejas River

Fair

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM South of Utuado · Structure no. 001521

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 48.2 KM over Pellejas River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pr 123 48.2 KM over Pellejas River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 123 48.2 KM
CrossesPellejas River
Location7 KM South of Utuado
RouteState Highway 123
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23167, -66.72
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2017)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 48.2 KM over Pellejas River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 123 48.2 KM over Pellejas 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 123 48.2 KM over Pellejas River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 48.2 KM over Pellejas River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 48.2 KM over Pellejas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.