US Bridges

Pr 139 1.7 KM over Waterway

GoodPosted for load

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.83 Kms. N.E. of Ponce · Structure no. 029271

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 139 1.7 KM over Waterway is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 139 1.7 KM over Waterway in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 139 1.7 KM
CrossesWaterway
Location4.83 Kms. N.E. of Ponce
RouteState Highway 139
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04714, -66.58689
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2017)
Projected traffic4,100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 139 1.7 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does Pr 139 1.7 KM over Waterway carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 139 1.7 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 139 1.7 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.