US Bridges

Pr 135 22.4 KM over Vacas River

FairPosted for load

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 100 Mt W Int PR10 & P · Structure no. 002791

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 135 22.4 KM over Vacas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 135 22.4 KM over Vacas River in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2025. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 135 22.4 KM
CrossesVacas River
Location100 Mt W Int PR10 & P
RouteState Highway 135
CountyAdjuntas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17961, -66.73654
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2017)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 135 22.4 KM over Vacas River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 135 22.4 KM over Vacas 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 135 22.4 KM over Vacas River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 135 22.4 KM over Vacas River?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 135 22.4 KM over Vacas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.