Pr 149R over Jacaguas River
PoorPosted for loadVillalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM S W of Villalba · Structure no. 015901
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2005 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 149R over Jacaguas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 149R over Jacaguas River in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2025. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 149R over Jacaguas River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 149R over Jacaguas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Pr 149R over Jacaguas River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 149R over Jacaguas River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 149R over Jacaguas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.