US Bridges

Pr 919 over Santa Creek

FairPosted for load

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Juncos · Structure no. 005671

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 919 over Santa Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 919 over Santa Creek in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 88 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2025. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 919
CrossesSanta Creek
Location1 KM South of Juncos
RouteState Highway 919
CountyJuncos Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21418, -65.92624
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2017)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$624,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 919 over Santa Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Pr 919 over Santa 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 919 over Santa Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 919 over Santa Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 919 over Santa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.