US Bridges

Pr 149 9.8 KM over Toyo Creek

Fair

Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM North of Ciales · Structure no. 014201

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 149 9.8 KM over Toyo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 149 9.8 KM over Toyo Creek in Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,200 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 149 9.8 KM
CrossesToyo Creek
Location3.5 KM North of Ciales
RouteState Highway 149
CountyManati Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36556, -66.47444
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2017)
Projected traffic22,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 149 9.8 KM over Toyo Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 149 9.8 KM over Toyo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 149 9.8 KM over Toyo Creek carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 149 9.8 KM over Toyo Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pr 149 9.8 KM over Toyo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.