US Bridges

Pr 144 1.90 KM over Gonzalez Creek

FairPosted for load

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.4 KM West of Jayuya · Structure no. 003041

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 144 1.90 KM over Gonzalez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 144 1.90 KM over Gonzalez Creek in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 144 1.90 KM
CrossesGonzalez Creek
Location2.4 KM West of Jayuya
RouteState Highway 144
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21393, -66.61645
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$409,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 144 1.90 KM over Gonzalez Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 144 1.90 KM over Gonzalez 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 144 1.90 KM over Gonzalez Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 144 1.90 KM over Gonzalez Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 144 1.90 KM over Gonzalez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.