US Bridges

Pr 123 56.3 KM over Cambalache Creek

Poor

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North of Utuado · Structure no. 001551

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 56.3 KM over Cambalache Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 123 56.3 KM over Cambalache Creek in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 133 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPr 123 56.3 KM
CrossesCambalache Creek
Location1 KM North of Utuado
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates18.27315, -66.71115
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2017)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 56.3 KM over Cambalache Creek built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Pr 123 56.3 KM over Cambalache Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 123 56.3 KM over Cambalache Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 56.3 KM over Cambalache Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 56.3 KM over Cambalache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.