Pr 955 over Juan Gonzalez Creek
PoorRio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM East of Rio Grande · Structure no. 001051
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 955 over Juan Gonzalez Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 955 over Juan Gonzalez Creek in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 955 over Juan Gonzalez Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 955 over Juan Gonzalez Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Pr 955 over Juan Gonzalez Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 955 over Juan Gonzalez Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 955 over Juan Gonzalez Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.