Pr 140 5.2 KM over Jauca River
PoorPosted for loadJayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.4 KM South Int Pr 144 · Structure no. 002861
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 140 5.2 KM over Jauca River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 140 5.2 KM over Jauca River in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 100 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 140 5.2 KM over Jauca River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Pr 140 5.2 KM over Jauca River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 140 5.2 KM over Jauca River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 140 5.2 KM over Jauca River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 140 5.2 KM over Jauca River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.