Off Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Clara Creek
PoorJayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Jayuya · Structure no. 019781
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Off Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Clara Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Clara Creek in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Off Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Clara Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Off Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Clara Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Off Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Clara Creek carry?
About 12,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Off Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Clara Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Off Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Clara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.