US Bridges

Pr 140 over Dominga Creek

FairPosted for load

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.90 KM North Int Pr 144 · Structure no. 002921

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 over Dominga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 140 over Dominga 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2025. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140
CrossesDominga Creek
Location0.90 KM North Int Pr 144
RouteState Highway 140
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2019, -66.62924
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2005)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$96,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 over Dominga Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 140 over Dominga 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 140 over Dominga Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 140 over Dominga Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 over Dominga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.