US Bridges

Pr 150 0.2 KM over Jacaguas River

FairPosted for load

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.2 KM S W of Villalba · Structure no. 014651

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 150 0.2 KM over Jacaguas River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 150 0.2 KM over Jacaguas River in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,200 by 2025. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 150 0.2 KM
CrossesJacaguas River
Location0.2 KM S W of Villalba
RouteState Highway 150
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12514, -66.4934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2017)
Projected traffic21,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$772,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 150 0.2 KM over Jacaguas River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 150 0.2 KM over Jacaguas River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 150 0.2 KM over Jacaguas River carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 150 0.2 KM over Jacaguas River?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 150 0.2 KM over Jacaguas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.