Pr 123 59.35 KM over El Muerto Creek
PoorUtuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM North of Utuado · Structure no. 001571
- Built
- 1892
- 133 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 123 59.35 KM over El Muerto Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 123 59.35 KM over El Muerto Creek in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1892, 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 123 59.35 KM over El Muerto Creek built?
It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 123 59.35 KM over El Muerto 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 123 59.35 KM over El Muerto Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 123 59.35 KM over El Muerto Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 123 59.35 KM over El Muerto Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.