US Bridges

Off Pr 123 48.1 KM over Adjuntas River

Poor

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.2 KM South of Utuado · Structure no. 026311

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
94 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 123 48.1 KM over Adjuntas River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 123 48.1 KM over Adjuntas River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 123 48.1 KM
CrossesAdjuntas River
Location7.2 KM South of Utuado
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22921, -66.71764
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2017)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 123 48.1 KM over Adjuntas River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 123 48.1 KM over Adjuntas 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 123 48.1 KM over Adjuntas River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 123 48.1 KM over Adjuntas River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 123 48.1 KM over Adjuntas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.