US Bridges

Pr 144 5.0 KM over Grande De Jayuya River

Fair

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM S E of Jayuya · Structure no. 019121

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 144 5.0 KM over Grande De Jayuya River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 144 5.0 KM over Grande De Jayuya 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2025. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 144 5.0 KM
CrossesGrande De Jayuya River
Location0.5 KM S E of Jayuya
RouteState Highway 144
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21884, -66.5898
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
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2017)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 144 5.0 KM over Grande De Jayuya River built?

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

What condition is Pr 144 5.0 KM over Grande De Jayuya 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 144 5.0 KM over Grande De Jayuya River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 144 5.0 KM over Grande De Jayuya River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 144 5.0 KM over Grande De Jayuya River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.