US Bridges

Off Pr 146 7.6 KM over Limon River

FairPosted for load

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10.5 KM N E of Utuado · Structure no. 015291

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 146 7.6 KM over Limon River is a concrete tee beam carrying Off Pr 146 7.6 KM over Limon River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 146 7.6 KM
CrossesLimon River
Location10.5 KM N E of Utuado
RouteState Highway 601
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32613, -66.61319
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 146 7.6 KM over Limon River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 146 7.6 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 Off Pr 146 7.6 KM over Limon River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 146 7.6 KM over Limon River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 146 7.6 KM over Limon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.