US Bridges

Pr 140 43.35 KM over Waterway

FairPosted for load

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.2 KM Int PR146 & Pr · Structure no. 013891

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 43.35 KM over Waterway is a concrete slab carrying Pr 140 43.35 KM over Waterway in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140 43.35 KM
CrossesWaterway
Location1.2 KM Int PR146 & Pr
RouteState Highway 140
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.31404, -66.58318
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
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$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 43.35 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 140 43.35 KM over Waterway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 140 43.35 KM over Waterway carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 140 43.35 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 43.35 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.