US Bridges

Pr 31 24.4 KM over LA Mina Creek

Fair

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North East of Juncos · Structure no. 001901

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 31 24.4 KM over LA Mina Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 31 24.4 KM over LA Mina Creek in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 99 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 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 31 24.4 KM
CrossesLA Mina Creek
Location1 KM North East of Juncos
RouteState Highway 31
CountyJuncos Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23119, -65.90807
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2017)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$318,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 31 24.4 KM over LA Mina Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Pr 31 24.4 KM over LA Mina 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 31 24.4 KM over LA Mina Creek carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 31 24.4 KM over LA Mina Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 31 24.4 KM over LA Mina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.