US Bridges

Off Pr 149 59.3 KM over Jagueyes Creek

FairPosted for load

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM S W of Villalba · Structure no. 016061

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 149 59.3 KM over Jagueyes Creek is a concrete slab carrying Off Pr 149 59.3 KM over Jagueyes Creek in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 149 59.3 KM
CrossesJagueyes Creek
Location2.5 KM S W of Villalba
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11042, -66.50587
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2017)
Projected traffic17,700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 149 59.3 KM over Jagueyes Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 149 59.3 KM 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Off Pr 149 59.3 KM over Jagueyes Creek carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 149 59.3 KM over Jagueyes Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 149 59.3 KM over Jagueyes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.