US Bridges

Pr 149 over Cuesta Pasto Creek

FairPosted for load

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM N W of Villalba · Structure no. 003131

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 149 over Cuesta Pasto Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 149 over Cuesta Pasto Creek in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 104 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesPr 149
CrossesCuesta Pasto Creek
Location3.5 KM N W of Villalba
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates18.14798, -66.51288
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 149 over Cuesta Pasto Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Pr 149 over Cuesta Pasto Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 149 over Cuesta Pasto Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 149 over Cuesta Pasto Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 149 over Cuesta Pasto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.