US Bridges

Off Pr 149 57.4 KM over Jacaguas River

Fair

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 Km. S.W. of Villalba · Structure no. 026171

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
461 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 149 57.4 KM over Jacaguas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 149 57.4 KM over Jacaguas River in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2025. The structure is 461 ft (140.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 149 57.4 KM
CrossesJacaguas River
Location1 Km. S.W. of Villalba
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11479, -66.50439
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length461 ft (140.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2017)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 149 57.4 KM over Jacaguas River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 149 57.4 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 149 57.4 KM over Jacaguas River carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 149 57.4 KM over Jacaguas River?

The structure is 461 ft (140.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 149 57.4 KM over Jacaguas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.