US Bridges

Pr 935 4.0 KM over Los Chinos Creek

Fair

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM S E of Juncos · Structure no. 010821

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 935 4.0 KM over Los Chinos Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 935 4.0 KM over Los Chinos Creek in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 935 4.0 KM
CrossesLos Chinos Creek
Location2.5 KM S E of Juncos
RouteState Highway 935
CountyJuncos Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22552, -65.90069
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2017)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$172,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 935 4.0 KM over Los Chinos Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 935 4.0 KM over Los Chinos 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 935 4.0 KM over Los Chinos Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 935 4.0 KM over Los Chinos Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 935 4.0 KM over Los Chinos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.