US Bridges

Off Pr 157 at 3.80 over De Cacaos Creek

Poor

Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico · Int. Pr 157 and Pr 149 · Structure no. 019441

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 157 at 3.80 over De Cacaos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Off Pr 157 at 3.80 over De Cacaos Creek in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 157 at 3.80
CrossesDe Cacaos Creek
LocationInt. Pr 157 and Pr 149
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.22361, -66.4975
Functional classRural Local

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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 157 at 3.80 over De Cacaos Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 157 at 3.80 over De Cacaos Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Off Pr 157 at 3.80 over De Cacaos Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 157 at 3.80 over De Cacaos Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 157 at 3.80 over De Cacaos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.