US Bridges

Pr 149 over Irrigation Channel

Good

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North Juana Diaz · Structure no. 031411

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2009
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,900
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 149 over Irrigation Channel is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 149 over Irrigation Channel in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,900 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 149
CrossesIrrigation Channel
Location1 KM North Juana Diaz
RouteState Highway 149
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06189, -66.50682
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2009
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2005)
Projected traffic34,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 149 over Irrigation Channel built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 149 over Irrigation Channel 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 April 2009.

How much traffic does Pr 149 over Irrigation Channel carry?

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 149 over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 149 over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.