US Bridges

Pr 123 55.6 KM over Grande De Arecibo River

Good

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Utuado Town · Structure no. 016951

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
356 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 123 55.6 KM over Grande De Arecibo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 123 55.6 KM over Grande De Arecibo River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,400 by 2025. The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPr 123 55.6 KM
CrossesGrande De Arecibo River
LocationAt Utuado Town
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates18.26666, -66.70875
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,800 (2017)
Projected traffic39,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 123 55.6 KM over Grande De Arecibo River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 123 55.6 KM over Grande De Arecibo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 123 55.6 KM over Grande De Arecibo River carry?

About 30,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 123 55.6 KM over Grande De Arecibo River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 123 55.6 KM over Grande De Arecibo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.