US Bridges

Off PR-149 62.2 KM over Las Brujas Creek

Fair

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.1 K. from PR149 at 63.6 · Structure no. 029201

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off PR-149 62.2 KM over Las Brujas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Off PR-149 62.2 KM over Las Brujas Creek in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,800 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff PR-149 62.2 KM
CrossesLas Brujas Creek
Location0.1 K. from PR149 at 63.6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07906, -66.49844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,600 (2017)
Projected traffic39,800 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off PR-149 62.2 KM over Las Brujas Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off PR-149 62.2 KM over Las Brujas 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Off PR-149 62.2 KM over Las Brujas Creek carry?

About 31,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off PR-149 62.2 KM over Las Brujas Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Off PR-149 62.2 KM over Las Brujas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.