US Bridges

Pr 139 over Depression

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 16 KM North of Ponce · Structure no. 002851

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 139 over Depression is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 139 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 139
CrossesDepression
Location16 KM North of Ponce
RouteState Highway 139
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15101, -66.62116
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$76,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 139 over Depression built?

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

What condition is Pr 139 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 139 over Depression carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 139 over Depression?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 139 over Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.