US Bridges

Off Sol ST 0.3 KM over Santa Catalina Creek

Fair

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Jayuya · Structure no. 019801

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Sol ST 0.3 KM over Santa Catalina Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Sol ST 0.3 KM over Santa Catalina Creek in Jayuya 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 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.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Sol ST 0.3 KM
CrossesSanta Catalina Creek
Location2 KM West of Jayuya
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJayuya Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22058, -66.60464
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2017)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Sol ST 0.3 KM over Santa Catalina Creek built?

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

What condition is Off Sol ST 0.3 KM over Santa Catalina 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Off Sol ST 0.3 KM over Santa Catalina Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Sol ST 0.3 KM over Santa Catalina Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Off Sol ST 0.3 KM over Santa Catalina Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.