US Bridges

Pr 5139 over Cerillo River

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · NE of Ponce · Structure no. 029131

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5139 over Cerillo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5139 over Cerillo River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 5139
CrossesCerillo River
LocationNE of Ponce
RouteState Highway 5139
Coordinates18.0597, -66.58619
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2017)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2025
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5139 over Cerillo River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5139 over Cerillo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 5139 over Cerillo River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5139 over Cerillo River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5139 over Cerillo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.