US Bridges

Pr 105 28.9 KM over Lajas River

Poor

Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM East of Maricao · Structure no. 002131

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 105 28.9 KM over Lajas River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pr 105 28.9 KM over Lajas River in Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPr 105 28.9 KM
CrossesLajas River
Location4 KM East of Maricao
RouteState Highway 105
Coordinates18.17966, -66.96057
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 105 28.9 KM over Lajas River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 105 28.9 KM over Lajas River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 105 28.9 KM over Lajas River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 105 28.9 KM over Lajas River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 105 28.9 KM over Lajas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.