US Bridges

Pr 123 62.5 KM over Waterway

FairPosted for load

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 15 KM S E of Arecibo · Structure no. 012151

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 62.5 KM over Waterway is a concrete slab carrying Pr 123 62.5 KM over Waterway in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 123 62.5 KM
CrossesWaterway
Location15 KM S E of Arecibo
RouteState Highway 123
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.30849, -66.68919
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2017)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$110,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 62.5 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 123 62.5 KM over Waterway 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 123 62.5 KM over Waterway carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 62.5 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 62.5 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.