US Bridges

Pr 140 5.3 KM over Depression

PoorPosted for load

Florida Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.3 KM South of Florida · Structure no. 002991

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 5.3 KM over Depression is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 140 5.3 KM over Depression in Florida Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140 5.3 KM
CrossesDepression
Location5.3 KM South of Florida
RouteState Highway 140
CountyFlorida Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33647, -66.59568
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$330,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 5.3 KM over Depression built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 140 5.3 KM over Depression 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 140 5.3 KM over Depression carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 140 5.3 KM over Depression?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 5.3 KM over Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.