US Bridges

Pr 940 2.0 KM over Juan Martin River

Fair

Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM West of Fajardo · Structure no. 001101

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 940 2.0 KM over Juan Martin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 940 2.0 KM over Juan Martin River in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesPr 940 2.0 KM
CrossesJuan Martin River
Location4 KM West of Fajardo
RouteState Highway 940
Coordinates18.35093, -65.68517
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2017)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 940 2.0 KM over Juan Martin River built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 940 2.0 KM over Juan Martin River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 940 2.0 KM over Juan Martin River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 940 2.0 KM over Juan Martin River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 940 2.0 KM over Juan Martin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.