US Bridges

Pr 139 1.7 KM over Bayagan River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.6 KM North of Pr 14 · Structure no. 018591

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
455 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 139 1.7 KM over Bayagan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 139 1.7 KM over Bayagan River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2025. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 139 1.7 KM
CrossesBayagan River
Location1.6 KM North of Pr 14
RouteState Highway 139
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04721, -66.58687
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2017)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 139 1.7 KM over Bayagan River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 139 1.7 KM over Bayagan 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 139 1.7 KM over Bayagan River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 139 1.7 KM over Bayagan River?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 139 1.7 KM over Bayagan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.