US Bridges

0FF PR-156 AT13.50 over Tres Cruces River

GoodPosted for load

Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.1 Km. Ne. Barranquitas · Structure no. 029511

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

0FF PR-156 AT13.50 over Tres Cruces River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 0FF PR-156 AT13.50 over Tres Cruces River in Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2020. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries0FF PR-156 AT13.50
CrossesTres Cruces River
Location2.1 Km. Ne. Barranquitas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarranquitas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.1894, -66.32486
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic150 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 0FF PR-156 AT13.50 over Tres Cruces River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0FF PR-156 AT13.50 over Tres Cruces 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 0FF PR-156 AT13.50 over Tres Cruces River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 0FF PR-156 AT13.50 over Tres Cruces River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 0FF PR-156 AT13.50 over Tres Cruces River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.