US Bridges

Pr 10 39.1 KM over Dirt Road

Good

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.4 Kms. Sw. of Utuado · Structure no. 029251

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
589 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 10 39.1 KM over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 10 39.1 KM over Dirt Road in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2025. The structure is 589 ft (179.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 10 39.1 KM
CrossesDirt Road
Location3.4 Kms. Sw. of Utuado
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates18.24303, -66.72307
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length589 ft (179.6 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2017)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 10 39.1 KM over Dirt Road built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 10 39.1 KM over Dirt Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 10 39.1 KM over Dirt Road carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 10 39.1 KM over Dirt Road?

The structure is 589 ft (179.6 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 10 39.1 KM over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.