US Bridges

Pr 149 66.1 KM over LA Joya Creek

Poor

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM S W of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 022491

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 149 66.1 KM over LA Joya Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 149 66.1 KM over LA Joya Creek in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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.

It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,100 by 2025. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPr 149 66.1 KM
CrossesLA Joya Creek
Location1 KM S W of Juana Diaz
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates18.05106, -66.50924
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2017)
Projected traffic20,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 149 66.1 KM over LA Joya Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 149 66.1 KM over LA Joya 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 149 66.1 KM over LA Joya Creek carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 149 66.1 KM over LA Joya Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 149 66.1 KM over LA Joya Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.