US Bridges

Pr 149 Ramal over Achiote Creek

FairPosted for load

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.6 KM West of Villalba · Structure no. 009511

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 149 Ramal over Achiote Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 149 Ramal over Achiote 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,864 by 2025. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 149 Ramal
CrossesAchiote Creek
Location0.6 KM West of Villalba
RouteState Highway 149R
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12603, -66.49385
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2005)
Projected traffic26,864 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$963,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 149 Ramal over Achiote Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 149 Ramal over Achiote 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 Ramal over Achiote Creek carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 149 Ramal over Achiote Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 149 Ramal over Achiote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.