US Bridges

Pr 152R over Pi%ona River

Good

Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 500 Mts W. Barranquitas · Structure no. 025621

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 152R over Pi%ona River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 152R over Pi%ona River in Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 152R
CrossesPi%ona River
Location500 Mts W. Barranquitas
RouteState Highway 152R
Coordinates18.18778, -66.31689
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2017)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 152R over Pi%ona River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 152R over Pi%ona River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 152R over Pi%ona River carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 152R over Pi%ona River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 152R over Pi%ona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.