US Bridges

Off Pr 391 2.6 KM over Tallaboa River

PoorPosted for load

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM N E of PE¥UEL · Structure no. 015931

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 391 2.6 KM over Tallaboa River is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 391 2.6 KM over Tallaboa River in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 391 2.6 KM
CrossesTallaboa River
Location2.5 KM N E of PE¥UEL
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06987, -66.70036
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2017)
Projected traffic175 by 2025
Trucks1%
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

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$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 391 2.6 KM over Tallaboa River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 391 2.6 KM over Tallaboa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 391 2.6 KM over Tallaboa River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 391 2.6 KM over Tallaboa River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 391 2.6 KM over Tallaboa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.