US Bridges

Pr 191 2.1 KM over Joba Creek

FairPosted for load

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.5 KM N W of Naguabo · Structure no. 004541

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 191 2.1 KM over Joba Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 191 2.1 KM over Joba Creek in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 191 2.1 KM
CrossesJoba Creek
Location6.5 KM N W of Naguabo
RouteState Highway 191
CountyNaguabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23394, -65.7832
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$182,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 191 2.1 KM over Joba Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 191 2.1 KM over Joba 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 191 2.1 KM over Joba Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 191 2.1 KM over Joba Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 191 2.1 KM over Joba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.