US Bridges

Pr 140 44.4 KM over Waterway

Good

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 13.7 Kms. N.E. of Utuado · Structure no. 027761

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 140 44.4 KM over Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 140 44.4 KM over Waterway in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2025. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 140 44.4 KM
CrossesWaterway
Location13.7 Kms. N.E. of Utuado
RouteState Highway 140
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32044, -66.58449
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 140 44.4 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 140 44.4 KM over Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 140 44.4 KM over Waterway carry?

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

How long is Pr 140 44.4 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 140 44.4 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.