US Bridges

Pr 156 over Barranquitas River

FairPosted for load

Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 25 Mt W Int PR156 & P · Structure no. 003381

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,900
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 1908 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 117 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 156
CrossesBarranquitas River
Location25 Mt W Int PR156 & P
RouteState Highway 156
CountyBarranquitas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18641, -66.3025
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2017)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 156 over Barranquitas River built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 156 over Barranquitas River carry?

About 11,900 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 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 156 over Barranquitas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.