Belmonte Street over Juan Mendez Creek
FairPosted for loadSan Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Aranges and Ferral Street · Structure no. 006021
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belmonte Street over Juan Mendez Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Belmonte Street over Juan Mendez Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 31 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Belmonte Street over Juan Mendez Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Belmonte Street over Juan Mendez 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Belmonte Street over Juan Mendez Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Belmonte Street over Juan Mendez Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Belmonte Street over Juan Mendez Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.