US Bridges

Pr 17 over Juan Mendez Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM W of Barbosa Ave. · Structure no. 017471

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 17 over Juan Mendez Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 17 over Juan Mendez Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 64,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,100 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 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
CrossesJuan Mendez Creek
Location0.5 KM W of Barbosa Ave.
RouteState Highway 17
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4083, -66.039
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,400 (2017)
Projected traffic81,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 17 over Juan Mendez Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 17 over Juan Mendez 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 over Juan Mendez Creek carry?

About 64,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 17 over Juan Mendez Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 17 over Juan Mendez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.