US Bridges

Off Pr 149 KM 62.5 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · Calle 5 Off Pr 149 · Structure no. 030351

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 149 KM 62.5 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 149 KM 62.5 over Stream in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOff Pr 149 KM 62.5
CrossesStream
LocationCalle 5 Off Pr 149
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.07816, -66.50272
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 149 KM 62.5 over Stream built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 149 KM 62.5 over Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 149 KM 62.5 over Stream carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 149 KM 62.5 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 149 KM 62.5 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.