US Bridges

Pr 128 11.5 KM over Grande Creek

FairPosted for load

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.7 KM North of Yauco · Structure no. 006551

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
454 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 128 11.5 KM over Grande Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 128 11.5 KM over Grande Creek in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2025. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 128 11.5 KM
CrossesGrande Creek
Location8.7 KM North of Yauco
RouteState Highway 128
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.09391, -66.85489
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating8.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2017)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$336,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 128 11.5 KM over Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 128 11.5 KM over Grande Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 128 11.5 KM over Grande Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 128 11.5 KM over Grande Creek?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 128 11.5 KM over Grande Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.