US Bridges

Pr 151 over Jacaguas River

Good

Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico · East Side of Villalba · Structure no. E19621

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 151 over Jacaguas River is a other other carrying Pr 151 over Jacaguas River in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,180 by 2025. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 151
CrossesJacaguas River
LocationEast Side of Villalba
RouteState Highway 151
CountyVillalba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12686, -66.49153
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2005)
Projected traffic15,180 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 151 over Jacaguas River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 151 over Jacaguas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 151 over Jacaguas River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 151 over Jacaguas River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 151 over Jacaguas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.