US Bridges

Pr 150 over Descalabrado River

Fair

Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM West of Coamo · Structure no. 007671

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 150 over Descalabrado River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 150 over Descalabrado River in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 150
CrossesDescalabrado River
Location7 KM West of Coamo
RouteState Highway 150
CountyCoamo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0884, -66.40798
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2017)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 150 over Descalabrado River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 150 over Descalabrado 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 150 over Descalabrado River carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 150 over Descalabrado River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Pr 150 over Descalabrado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.