US Bridges

Pr 149 over Small Stream

FairPosted for load

Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM North of Villalba · Structure no. 003141

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 149 over Small Stream is a concrete slab carrying Pr 149 over Small Stream in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 149
CrossesSmall Stream
Location7 KM North of Villalba
RouteState Highway 149
CountyCiales Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17544, -66.51052
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$90,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 149 over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 149 over Small Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 149 over Small Stream carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 149 over Small Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 149 over Small Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.