US Bridges

Pr 139 23.4 KM over Depression

FairPosted for load

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.2 KM S Int Pr 143 & · Structure no. 002841

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 139 23.4 KM over Depression is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 139 23.4 KM over Depression in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 139 23.4 KM
CrossesDepression
Location1.2 KM S Int Pr 143 &
RouteState Highway 139
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15028, -66.61939
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$614,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 139 23.4 KM over Depression built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 139 23.4 KM over Depression 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 139 23.4 KM over Depression carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 139 23.4 KM over Depression?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 139 23.4 KM over Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.