US Bridges

Off Pr 139 2.2 KM over Ausubo Creek

FairPosted for load

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM North of Ponce · Structure no. 021821

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 139 2.2 KM over Ausubo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 139 2.2 KM over Ausubo Creek in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 139 2.2 KM
CrossesAusubo Creek
Location6 KM North of Ponce
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05144, -66.58576
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2017)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$522,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 139 2.2 KM over Ausubo Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 139 2.2 KM over Ausubo Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 139 2.2 KM over Ausubo Creek carry?

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

How long is Off Pr 139 2.2 KM over Ausubo Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 139 2.2 KM over Ausubo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.