US Bridges

Pr 17 (PI¥ERO over Josefina Creek

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.6 KM West of Pr 18 · Structure no. 012021

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 17 (PI¥ERO over Josefina Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 17 (PI¥ERO over Josefina Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 42,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,700 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 17 (PI¥ERO
CrossesJosefina Creek
Location0.6 KM West of Pr 18
RouteState Highway 17
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40699, -66.07512
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,500 (2017)
Projected traffic49,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 17 (PI¥ERO over Josefina Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 17 (PI¥ERO over Josefina 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 17 (PI¥ERO over Josefina Creek carry?

About 42,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 17 (PI¥ERO over Josefina Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 17 (PI¥ERO over Josefina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.