US Bridges

Udnls ST 0.35 KM over Juan Mendez Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · San Jose Rio Piedras · Structure no. 007971

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Udnls ST 0.35 KM over Juan Mendez Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Udnls ST 0.35 KM over Juan Mendez Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2025. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUdnls ST 0.35 KM
CrossesJuan Mendez Creek
LocationSan Jose Rio Piedras
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.4213, -66.03837
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2005)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$530,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Udnls ST 0.35 KM over Juan Mendez Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Udnls ST 0.35 KM 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Udnls ST 0.35 KM over Juan Mendez Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Udnls ST 0.35 KM over Juan Mendez Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Udnls ST 0.35 KM over Juan Mendez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.