US Bridges

Pr 140 27.1 KM over Depression

Fair

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM East of Utuado · Structure no. 002941

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 27.1 KM over Depression is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 140 27.1 KM over Depression in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140 27.1 KM
CrossesDepression
Location4 KM East of Utuado
RouteState Highway 140
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.27444, -66.65778
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 27.1 KM over Depression built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 140 27.1 KM over Depression 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 140 27.1 KM over Depression carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 140 27.1 KM over Depression?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 27.1 KM over Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.