US Bridges

Pr 146 over Grande De Arecibo River

FairPosted for load

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9.5 KM N N E of Utuado · Structure no. 003071

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 146 over Grande De Arecibo River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 146 over Grande De Arecibo River in Arecibo 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2025. The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 146
CrossesGrande De Arecibo River
Location9.5 KM N N E of Utuado
RouteState Highway 146
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3355, -66.66675
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length363 ft (110.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 146 over Grande De Arecibo River built?

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

What condition is Pr 146 over Grande De Arecibo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 146 over Grande De Arecibo River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 146 over Grande De Arecibo River?

The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 146 over Grande De Arecibo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.