US Bridges

Pr 150 5.1 KM over Toa Vaca Dam

Fair

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.10 KM from Villalba · Structure no. 012141

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 150 5.1 KM over Toa Vaca Dam is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 150 5.1 KM over Toa Vaca Dam in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2025. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 150 5.1 KM
CrossesToa Vaca Dam
Location5.10 KM from Villalba
RouteState Highway 150
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.10113, -66.4903
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2017)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$770,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 150 5.1 KM over Toa Vaca Dam built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 150 5.1 KM over Toa Vaca Dam 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 150 5.1 KM over Toa Vaca Dam carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 150 5.1 KM over Toa Vaca Dam?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 150 5.1 KM over Toa Vaca Dam?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.