US Bridges

Pr 140 7.15 KM over PEQUEÑA Creek

FairPosted for load

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM South West of Jayuya · Structure no. 002871

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 7.15 KM over PEQUEÑA Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 140 7.15 KM over PEQUEÑA Creek in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140 7.15 KM
CrossesPEQUEÑA Creek
Location6 KM South West of Jayuya
RouteState Highway 140
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.19043, -66.63045
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 7.15 KM over PEQUEÑA Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 140 7.15 KM over PEQUEÑA Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 140 7.15 KM over PEQUEÑA Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 140 7.15 KM over PEQUEÑA Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 7.15 KM over PEQUEÑA Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.