US Bridges

Pr 149 KM 38.8 over Ralat Creek

Fair

Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico · 17 KM North of Villalba · Structure no. 003181

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 149 KM 38.8 over Ralat Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 149 KM 38.8 over Ralat Creek 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 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 149 KM 38.8
CrossesRalat Creek
Location17 KM North of Villalba
RouteState Highway 149
CountyCiales Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20836, -66.51526
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$242,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 149 KM 38.8 over Ralat Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 149 KM 38.8 over Ralat Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 149 KM 38.8 over Ralat Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 149 KM 38.8 over Ralat Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 149 KM 38.8 over Ralat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.