US Bridges

Pr 131 over Depression

FairPosted for load

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.2 KM S W of Adjuntas · Structure no. 002691

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 131 over Depression is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 131 over Depression in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 131
CrossesDepression
Location5.2 KM S W of Adjuntas
RouteState Highway 131
CountyAdjuntas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15459, -66.77501
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$14,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 131 over Depression built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 131 over Depression 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 131 over Depression carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr 131 over Depression?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 131 over Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.