US Bridges

Pr 140 35.5 KM over Limon River

FairPosted for load

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM E N E of Utuado · Structure no. 007001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 35.5 KM over Limon River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 140 35.5 KM over Limon River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2025. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140 35.5 KM
CrossesLimon River
Location10 KM E N E of Utuado
RouteState Highway 140
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29139, -66.61472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2017)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 35.5 KM over Limon River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 140 35.5 KM over Limon 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 35.5 KM over Limon River carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 140 35.5 KM over Limon River?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 35.5 KM over Limon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.