US Bridges

Pr 139 11.7 KM over Maraguez River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 13 KM North East of Ponce · Structure no. 022051

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
438 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 139 11.7 KM over Maraguez River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 139 11.7 KM over Maraguez River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 438 ft (133.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 139 11.7 KM
CrossesMaraguez River
Location13 KM North East of Ponce
RouteState Highway 139
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.10516, -66.58787
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length438 ft (133.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 139 11.7 KM over Maraguez River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 139 11.7 KM over Maraguez 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 11.7 KM over Maraguez River carry?

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

How long is Pr 139 11.7 KM over Maraguez River?

The structure is 438 ft (133.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 139 11.7 KM over Maraguez River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.