Pr 149 over Guayabal River
PoorVillalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM North of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 003091
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 461 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 149 over Guayabal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 149 over Guayabal River in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2025. The structure is 461 ft (140.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 149 over Guayabal River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 149 over Guayabal River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Pr 149 over Guayabal River carry?
About 17,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 149 over Guayabal River?
The structure is 461 ft (140.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 149 over Guayabal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.