US Bridges

Pr 149 4.5 KM over Guanabana Creek

FairPosted for load

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM Southwest Juana Diaz · Structure no. 003081

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 149 4.5 KM over Guanabana Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 149 4.5 KM over Guanabana Creek in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 101 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 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,100 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 149 4.5 KM
CrossesGuanabana Creek
Location3 KM Southwest Juana Diaz
RouteState Highway 149
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03136, -66.5065
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2017)
Projected traffic24,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 149 4.5 KM over Guanabana Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Pr 149 4.5 KM over Guanabana 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 149 4.5 KM over Guanabana Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 149 4.5 KM over Guanabana Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 149 4.5 KM over Guanabana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.