US Bridges

Ramon B. Lopez ST over Juan Mendez Creek

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Between Casiopea Street · Structure no. 006031

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,400
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramon B. Lopez ST over Juan Mendez Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramon B. Lopez ST over Juan Mendez Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,600 by 2025. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamon B. Lopez ST
CrossesJuan Mendez Creek
LocationBetween Casiopea Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40206, -66.04111
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2009)
Projected traffic36,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$249,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramon B. Lopez ST over Juan Mendez Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramon B. Lopez ST 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 Ramon B. Lopez ST over Juan Mendez Creek carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramon B. Lopez ST over Juan Mendez Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ramon B. Lopez ST over Juan Mendez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.