US Bridges

Pr 121 13.2 KM over Creek

Fair

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South West of Yauco · Structure no. 028011

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 121 13.2 KM over Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 121 13.2 KM over Creek in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 121 13.2 KM
CrossesCreek
Location2 KM South West of Yauco
RouteState Highway 121
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.02006, -66.87495
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2017)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 121 13.2 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 121 13.2 KM over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 121 13.2 KM over Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 121 13.2 KM over Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 121 13.2 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.