US Bridges

Pr 140 44.7 KM over Yunes River

FairPosted for load

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.9 KM South of Florida · Structure no. 002971

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 44.7 KM over Yunes River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 140 44.7 KM over Yunes River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140 44.7 KM
CrossesYunes River
Location8.9 KM South of Florida
RouteState Highway 140
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32309, -66.58533
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 44.7 KM over Yunes River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 140 44.7 KM over Yunes 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 140 44.7 KM over Yunes River carry?

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

How long is Pr 140 44.7 KM over Yunes River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 44.7 KM over Yunes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.