US Bridges

Pr 140 40.3 KM over LA Venta River

FairPosted for load

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 15 KM East of Utuado · Structure no. 002961

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 40.3 KM over LA Venta River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 140 40.3 KM over LA Venta River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140 40.3 KM
CrossesLA Venta River
Location15 KM East of Utuado
RouteState Highway 140
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29833, -66.58778
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 40.3 KM over LA Venta River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 140 40.3 KM over LA Venta 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 140 40.3 KM over LA Venta River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 140 40.3 KM over LA Venta River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 40.3 KM over LA Venta River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.