US Bridges

Pr 984 1.0 KM over Juan Martin River

FairPosted for load

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM Southwest of Fajardo · Structure no. 013301

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 984 1.0 KM over Juan Martin River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 984 1.0 KM over Juan Martin River in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 984 1.0 KM
CrossesJuan Martin River
Location5 KM Southwest of Fajardo
RouteState Highway 984
CountyFajardo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34347, -65.68861
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2017)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 984 1.0 KM over Juan Martin River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 984 1.0 KM over Juan Martin 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 984 1.0 KM over Juan Martin River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 984 1.0 KM over Juan Martin River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 984 1.0 KM over Juan Martin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.