Pr 157 over Toro Negro River
FairPosted for loadCiales Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9 KM East of Jayuya · Structure no. 008061
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 157 over Toro Negro River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 157 over Toro Negro River in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 157 over Toro Negro River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 157 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 157 over Toro Negro River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 157 over Toro Negro River?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 157 over Toro Negro River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.