US Bridges

Pr 149 over Achiote Creek

Fair

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · North of Villalba · Structure no. 022071

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 149 over Achiote Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 149 over Achiote Creek in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2025. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 149
CrossesAchiote Creek
LocationNorth of Villalba
RouteState Highway 149
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12807, -66.49447
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2017)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 149 over Achiote Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 149 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 149 over Achiote Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 149 over Achiote Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 149 over Achiote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.