US Bridges

Pr 140 8.9 KM over Collores Creek

Fair

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.9 KM North Int Pr 144 · Structure no. 002911

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 8.9 KM over Collores Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 140 8.9 KM over Collores Creek in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140 8.9 KM
CrossesCollores Creek
Location8.9 KM North Int Pr 144
RouteState Highway 140
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20092, -66.62375
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.
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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 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
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$117,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 8.9 KM over Collores Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 140 8.9 KM over Collores 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 8.9 KM over Collores Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 140 8.9 KM over Collores Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 8.9 KM over Collores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.