US Bridges

Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Catalina Creek

Good

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Jayuya · Structure no. 022641

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Catalina Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Catalina Creek in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 144 3.6 KM
CrossesSanta Catalina Creek
Location2 KM West of Jayuya
RouteState Highway 144
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21772, -66.60538
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2017)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Catalina Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Catalina Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Catalina Creek carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Catalina Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 144 3.6 KM over Santa Catalina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.