US Bridges

Pr 391 6.1 KM over Los Jobos River

FairPosted for load

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · Bo. Rusio of PE¥UELA · Structure no. 012931

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 391 6.1 KM over Los Jobos River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 391 6.1 KM over Los Jobos River in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 391 6.1 KM
CrossesLos Jobos River
LocationBo. Rusio of PE¥UELA
RouteState Highway 391
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08706, -66.69131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2017)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$14,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 391 6.1 KM over Los Jobos River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 391 6.1 KM over Los Jobos River 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 391 6.1 KM over Los Jobos River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 391 6.1 KM over Los Jobos River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 391 6.1 KM over Los Jobos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.