US Bridges

Off Pr 144 1.5 KM over Creek

FairPosted for load

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM E S E of Jayuya · Structure no. 020761

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 144 1.5 KM over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 144 1.5 KM over Creek in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 144 1.5 KM
CrossesCreek
Location5 KM E S E of Jayuya
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.20953, -66.55401
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2017)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 144 1.5 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 144 1.5 KM over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 144 1.5 KM over Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 144 1.5 KM over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 144 1.5 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.