Pr 140 7.3 KM over Collores Creek
PoorJayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South West of Jayuya · Structure no. 002881
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 140 7.3 KM over Collores Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 140 7.3 KM over Collores 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 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 140 7.3 KM over Collores Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 140 7.3 KM over Collores 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 140 7.3 KM over Collores Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 140 7.3 KM over Collores Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 140 7.3 KM over Collores Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.