US Bridges

Pr 144 over Caricaboa River

Fair

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South East of Jayuya · Structure no. 019111

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,053
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 144 over Caricaboa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 144 over Caricaboa River in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 5,053 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,053 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 144
CrossesCaricaboa River
Location1 KM South East of Jayuya
RouteState Highway 144
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21806, -66.58944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,053 (2007)
Projected traffic6,053 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$761,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 144 over Caricaboa River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 144 over Caricaboa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 144 over Caricaboa River carry?

About 5,053 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 144 over Caricaboa River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 144 over Caricaboa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.