San Joaquin 0.5 KM over Muerto Creek
FairAdjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Town of Adjuntas · Structure no. 021271
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
San Joaquin 0.5 KM over Muerto Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying San Joaquin 0.5 KM over Muerto Creek in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2025. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was San Joaquin 0.5 KM over Muerto Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is San Joaquin 0.5 KM over Muerto 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does San Joaquin 0.5 KM over Muerto Creek carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is San Joaquin 0.5 KM over Muerto Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns San Joaquin 0.5 KM over Muerto Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.