US Bridges

Pr 10 38.7 KM over PR123 50.1 KM & Rio

Good

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.66 Kms. Sw. of Utuado · Structure no. 029261

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,476 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 10 38.7 KM over PR123 50.1 KM & Rio is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 10 38.7 KM over PR123 50.1 KM & Rio in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2025. The structure is 1,476 ft (450 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 10 38.7 KM
CrossesPR123 50.1 KM & Rio
Location3.66 Kms. Sw. of Utuado
RouteState Highway 10
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23809, -66.72049
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,476 ft (450 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2017)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 10 38.7 KM over PR123 50.1 KM & Rio built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 10 38.7 KM over PR123 50.1 KM & Rio 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 10 38.7 KM over PR123 50.1 KM & Rio carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 10 38.7 KM over PR123 50.1 KM & Rio?

The structure is 1,476 ft (450 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 10 38.7 KM over PR123 50.1 KM & Rio?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.