US Bridges

Pr 149 over Jagueyes Creek

Fair

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.2 KM S W of Villalba · Structure no. 009501

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 149 over Jagueyes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 149 over Jagueyes Creek in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 149
CrossesJagueyes Creek
Location2.2 KM S W of Villalba
RouteState Highway 149
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11059, -66.50611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2017)
Projected traffic17,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$541,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 149 over Jagueyes Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 149 over Jagueyes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 149 over Jagueyes Creek carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 149 over Jagueyes Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 149 over Jagueyes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.