US Bridges

Pr 127 over Yauco River

Fair

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM East of Int Pr 128 · Structure no. 022371

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 127 over Yauco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 127 over Yauco River in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,940 by 2025. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 127
CrossesYauco River
Location8 KM East of Int Pr 128
RouteState Highway 127
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03336, -66.84727
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2005)
Projected traffic9,940 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 127 over Yauco River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 127 over Yauco River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 127 over Yauco River carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 127 over Yauco River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 127 over Yauco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.