US Bridges

Pr 21 over Josefina Creek

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 100 Mts W Veterans Hosp. · Structure no. 016741

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 21 over Josefina Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 21 over Josefina Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,200 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPr 21
CrossesJosefina Creek
Location100 Mts W Veterans Hosp.
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates18.38969, -66.08264
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,700 (2017)
Projected traffic36,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 21 over Josefina Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 21 over Josefina Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 21 over Josefina Creek carry?

About 28,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 21 over Josefina Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Pr 21 over Josefina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.