US Bridges

Pr 141 1.7 KM over Riachuelo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North East of Jayuya · Structure no. 003011

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 141 1.7 KM over Riachuelo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 141 1.7 KM over Riachuelo Creek in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 141 1.7 KM
CrossesRiachuelo Creek
Location2 KM North East of Jayuya
RouteState Highway 141
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23049, -66.58107
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 141 1.7 KM over Riachuelo Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 141 1.7 KM over Riachuelo 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 141 1.7 KM over Riachuelo Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 141 1.7 KM over Riachuelo Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 141 1.7 KM over Riachuelo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.