US Bridges

Pr 41 over De Los Muertos Creek

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · North of PI¥ERO Aven · Structure no. 001971

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 41 over De Los Muertos Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 41 over De Los Muertos Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 41
CrossesDe Los Muertos Creek
LocationNorth of PI¥ERO Aven
RouteState Highway 41
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41014, -66.06486
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2017)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 41 over De Los Muertos Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pr 41 over De Los Muertos 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 41 over De Los Muertos Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 41 over De Los Muertos Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 41 over De Los Muertos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.