US Bridges

Pr 123 59.7 KM over Caguanitas River

Poor

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.6 KM North of Utuado · Structure no. 015221

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 59.7 KM over Caguanitas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 123 59.7 KM over Caguanitas River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2025. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesPr 123 59.7 KM
CrossesCaguanitas River
Location3.6 KM North of Utuado
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates18.30092, -66.70521
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
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$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 59.7 KM over Caguanitas River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 123 59.7 KM over Caguanitas River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 123 59.7 KM over Caguanitas River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 59.7 KM over Caguanitas River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 59.7 KM over Caguanitas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.