US Bridges

Pr 149 over Cintron Creek

Fair

Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11 KM North of Villalba · Structure no. 003191

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 149 over Cintron Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 149 over Cintron Creek in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 149
CrossesCintron Creek
Location11 KM North of Villalba
RouteState Highway 149
CountyCiales Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21609, -66.51562
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 149 over Cintron Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 149 over Cintron 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 149 over Cintron Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 149 over Cintron Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 149 over Cintron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.