US Bridges

Pr 135 over Limani (blanco) River

Fair

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM N W of Adjuntas · Structure no. 024191

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 135 over Limani (blanco) River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 135 over Limani (blanco) River in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 135
CrossesLimani (blanco) River
Location8 KM N W of Adjuntas
RouteState Highway 135
CountyAdjuntas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.19886, -66.79722
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 135 over Limani (blanco) River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 135 over Limani (blanco) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 135 over Limani (blanco) River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 135 over Limani (blanco) River?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 135 over Limani (blanco) River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.