US Bridges

Pr 140 KM 8.1 over Montana Creek

FairPosted for load

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South West of Jayuya · Structure no. 002891

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 KM 8.1 over Montana Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 140 KM 8.1 over Montana Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140 KM 8.1
CrossesMontana Creek
Location5 KM South West of Jayuya
RouteState Highway 140
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.1951, -66.62373
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$292,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 KM 8.1 over Montana Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Pr 140 KM 8.1 over Montana 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 140 KM 8.1 over Montana Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 140 KM 8.1 over Montana Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 KM 8.1 over Montana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.