Pr 156 over Barranquitas River
FairPosted for loadBarranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Barranquitas · Structure no. 003371
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 156 over Barranquitas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 156 over Barranquitas River in Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 156 over Barranquitas River built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 156 over Barranquitas 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 156 over Barranquitas River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 156 over Barranquitas River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 156 over Barranquitas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.