US Bridges

Pr 5141 0.10 KM over Gonzalez Creek

FairPosted for load

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM N Jayuya Pr 141R · Structure no. 017091

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5141 0.10 KM over Gonzalez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 5141 0.10 KM over Gonzalez Creek in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesPr 5141 0.10 KM
CrossesGonzalez Creek
Location1 KM N Jayuya Pr 141R
RouteState Highway 5141
Coordinates18.21833, -66.59972
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2017)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5141 0.10 KM over Gonzalez Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5141 0.10 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 5141 0.10 KM over Gonzalez Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5141 0.10 KM over Gonzalez Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Pr 5141 0.10 KM over Gonzalez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.