US Bridges

Pr 149 over Toro Negro River

FairPosted for load

Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM North of Villalba · Structure no. 003161

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 149 over Toro Negro River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pr 149 over Toro Negro River in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 149
CrossesToro Negro River
Location6 KM North of Villalba
RouteState Highway 149
CountyCiales Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.19211, -66.51462
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating22.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$518,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 149 over Toro Negro River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 149 over Toro Negro 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 149 over Toro Negro River carry?

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

How long is Pr 149 over Toro Negro River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 149 over Toro Negro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.