US Bridges

Pr 123 KM 59.3 over Depression

PoorPosted for load

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM North of Utuado · Structure no. 001581

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 KM 59.3 over Depression is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 123 KM 59.3 over Depression 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% 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 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 123 KM 59.3
CrossesDepression
Location4 KM North of Utuado
RouteState Highway 123
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29943, -66.70704
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$490,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 KM 59.3 over Depression built?

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

What condition is Pr 123 KM 59.3 over Depression 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 KM 59.3 over Depression carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 KM 59.3 over Depression?

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 KM 59.3 over Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.