US Bridges

Off Pr 140 KM 15 over Waterway Caonillas River

Fair

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · SW Utuado KM 7.1 · Structure no. 030561

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 140 KM 15 over Waterway Caonillas River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Off Pr 140 KM 15 over Waterway Caonillas River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 140 KM 15
CrossesWaterway Caonillas River
LocationSW Utuado KM 7.1
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22339, -66.64199
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating4.5 US tons
Inventory rating2.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2017)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 140 KM 15 over Waterway Caonillas River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 140 KM 15 over Waterway Caonillas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 140 KM 15 over Waterway Caonillas River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 140 KM 15 over Waterway Caonillas River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 140 KM 15 over Waterway Caonillas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.