US Bridges

Cipreses Street over Sabana Llana Creek

FairClosed to traffic

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · At SE of Las Dalias Res. · Structure no. 017421

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cipreses Street over Sabana Llana Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cipreses Street over Sabana Llana 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 5 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCipreses Street
CrossesSabana Llana Creek
LocationAt SE of Las Dalias Res.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.38919, -66.02274
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2005)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cipreses Street over Sabana Llana Creek built?

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

What condition is Cipreses Street over Sabana Llana 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cipreses Street over Sabana Llana Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cipreses Street over Sabana Llana Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Cipreses Street over Sabana Llana Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.