US Bridges

Pr 140 14.4 KM over Jauca River

Fair

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM West of Jayuya · Structure no. 002931

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 14.4 KM over Jauca River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 140 14.4 KM over Jauca River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140 14.4 KM
CrossesJauca River
Location5 KM West of Jayuya
RouteState Highway 140
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21677, -66.64254
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 14.4 KM over Jauca River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 140 14.4 KM over Jauca 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 140 14.4 KM over Jauca River carry?

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

How long is Pr 140 14.4 KM over Jauca River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 14.4 KM over Jauca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.