US Bridges

Pr 194 3.4 KM over Linea Creek

Poor

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Fajardo · Structure no. 001131

Built
1882
143 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 194 3.4 KM over Linea Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 194 3.4 KM over Linea Creek in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1882, so it is 143 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 35,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,100 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPr 194 3.4 KM
CrossesLinea Creek
Location2 KM West of Fajardo
RouteState Highway 194
Coordinates18.34083, -65.66055
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.2 US tons
Inventory rating4.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,600 (2017)
Projected traffic49,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 194 3.4 KM over Linea Creek built?

It was built in 1882, making it 143 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 194 3.4 KM over Linea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 194 3.4 KM over Linea Creek carry?

About 35,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 194 3.4 KM over Linea Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 194 3.4 KM over Linea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.