Kennedy Street over Santa Clara Creek
FairPosted for loadJayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Jayuya · Structure no. 019771
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kennedy Street over Santa Clara Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy Street over Santa Clara Creek in Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2020. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kennedy Street over Santa Clara Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kennedy Street over Santa Clara 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Kennedy Street over Santa Clara Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kennedy Street over Santa Clara Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Kennedy Street over Santa Clara Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.