US Bridges

Ramp Pr 22 - Pr 18 over Los Muertos Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Int of Pr 18 With Pr 22 · Structure no. 015391

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 22 - Pr 18 over Los Muertos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp Pr 22 - Pr 18 over Los Muertos Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 84,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,743 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRamp Pr 22 - Pr 18
CrossesLos Muertos Creek
LocationInt of Pr 18 With Pr 22
RouteInterstate 2
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42735, -66.07578
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,000 (2005)
Projected traffic111,743 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Pr 22 - Pr 18 over Los Muertos Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Pr 22 - Pr 18 over Los Muertos 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Pr 22 - Pr 18 over Los Muertos Creek carry?

About 84,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Pr 22 - Pr 18 over Los Muertos Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ramp Pr 22 - Pr 18 over Los Muertos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.