US Bridges

Pr 119 59.1 KM over San Jose Creek

Fair

Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM S W of Las Marias · Structure no. 013941

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 119 59.1 KM over San Jose Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pr 119 59.1 KM over San Jose Creek in Las Marias Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 119 59.1 KM
CrossesSan Jose Creek
Location10 KM S W of Las Marias
RouteState Highway 119
CountyLas Marias Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21029, -67.02646
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 119 59.1 KM over San Jose Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 119 59.1 KM over San Jose 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 119 59.1 KM over San Jose Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 119 59.1 KM over San Jose Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Pr 119 59.1 KM over San Jose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.