Pr 123 56.2 KM over Salto Abajo Creek
PoorUtuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.4 KM North of Utuado · Structure no. 001561
- 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 56.2 KM over Salto Abajo Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 123 56.2 KM over Salto Abajo 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.
It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 123 56.2 KM over Salto Abajo Creek built?
It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Pr 123 56.2 KM over Salto Abajo 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 56.2 KM over Salto Abajo Creek carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 123 56.2 KM over Salto Abajo Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 123 56.2 KM over Salto Abajo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.