US Bridges

Pr 144 over Saliente River

FairPosted for load

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.3 KM East of Jayuya · Structure no. 005921

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 144 over Saliente River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 144 over Saliente River in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 144
CrossesSaliente River
Location5.3 KM East of Jayuya
RouteState Highway 144
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20665, -66.5537
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2017)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$921,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 144 over Saliente River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 144 over Saliente River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 144 over Saliente River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 144 over Saliente River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 144 over Saliente River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.