US Bridges

Pr 140 over Caonillas Dam

FairPosted for load

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.7 KM N E of Utuado · Structure no. 002951

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 over Caonillas Dam is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 140 over Caonillas Dam 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140
CrossesCaonillas Dam
Location7.7 KM N E of Utuado
RouteState Highway 140
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.27699, -66.65615
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 over Caonillas Dam built?

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

What condition is Pr 140 over Caonillas Dam 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 140 over Caonillas Dam carry?

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

How long is Pr 140 over Caonillas Dam?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 over Caonillas Dam?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.