US Bridges

11 Street 0.4 KM over Fajardo Creek

FairPosted for load

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · Fajardo Gardens · Structure no. 018451

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11 Street 0.4 KM over Fajardo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 11 Street 0.4 KM over Fajardo Creek in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries11 Street 0.4 KM
CrossesFajardo Creek
LocationFajardo Gardens
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFajardo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34706, -65.66483
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$397,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11 Street 0.4 KM over Fajardo Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11 Street 0.4 KM over Fajardo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 11 Street 0.4 KM over Fajardo Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 11 Street 0.4 KM over Fajardo Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 11 Street 0.4 KM over Fajardo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.