US Bridges

Pr 140 48.3 KM over Depresion

Poor

Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.2 KM South of Florida · Structure no. 002981

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 48.3 KM over Depresion is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 140 48.3 KM over Depresion in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140 48.3 KM
CrossesDepresion
Location6.2 KM South of Florida
RouteState Highway 140
CountyCiales Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33222, -66.59472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$824,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 48.3 KM over Depresion built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 140 48.3 KM over Depresion in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 140 48.3 KM over Depresion carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 140 48.3 KM over Depresion?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 48.3 KM over Depresion?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.