US Bridges

Pr 1 5.0 KM over Pr 39 0.01 KM

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 500 Mts from Int Pr 1 · Structure no. 006891

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 5.0 KM over Pr 39 0.01 KM is a concrete frame carrying Pr 1 5.0 KM over Pr 39 0.01 KM in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 45,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,200 by 2025. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1 5.0 KM
CrossesPr 39 0.01 KM
Location500 Mts from Int Pr 1
RouteState Highway 1
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44539, -66.08213
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,400 (2017)
Projected traffic57,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$816,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 5.0 KM over Pr 39 0.01 KM built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 5.0 KM over Pr 39 0.01 KM 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 Pr 1 5.0 KM over Pr 39 0.01 KM carry?

About 45,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 5.0 KM over Pr 39 0.01 KM?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 5.0 KM over Pr 39 0.01 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.