US Bridges

Pr 189 14.7 KM over Velenciano River Mu&

Fair

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM S W from Downtown · Structure no. 017541

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 189 14.7 KM over Velenciano River Mu& is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 189 14.7 KM over Velenciano River Mu& in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2025. The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPr 189 14.7 KM
CrossesVelenciano River Mu&
Location0.5 KM S W from Downtown
RouteState Highway 189
CountyJuncos Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22648, -65.92093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2017)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$169,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 189 14.7 KM over Velenciano River Mu& built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 189 14.7 KM over Velenciano River Mu& 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 189 14.7 KM over Velenciano River Mu& carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 189 14.7 KM over Velenciano River Mu&?

The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 189 14.7 KM over Velenciano River Mu&?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.