US Bridges

Pr 1 over Los Angeles Street

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · San Juan Santurce Area · Structure no. 009171

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 over Los Angeles Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 1 over Los Angeles Street in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 35,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,200 by 2025. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPr 1
CrossesLos Angeles Street
LocationSan Juan Santurce Area
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates18.44006, -66.06596
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,900 (2017)
Projected traffic45,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 over Los Angeles Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 over Los Angeles Street 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 1 over Los Angeles Street carry?

About 35,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 over Los Angeles Street?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 over Los Angeles Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.