US Bridges

Pr 123 over Arenas Creek

FairPosted for load

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South of Utuado · Structure no. 001531

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 over Arenas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 123 over Arenas Creek in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 123
CrossesArenas Creek
Location2 KM South of Utuado
RouteState Highway 123
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25952, -66.72167
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2017)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$263,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 over Arenas Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 123 over Arenas 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 123 over Arenas Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 123 over Arenas Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 over Arenas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.