US Bridges

Pr 21 Westbound over Buena Vista Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.3 KM W Int Pr 21 & · Structure no. 017642

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 21 Westbound over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 21 Westbound over Buena Vista Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 21 Westbound
CrossesBuena Vista Creek
Location0.3 KM W Int Pr 21 &
RouteState Highway 21
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39171, -66.06647
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2017)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 21 Westbound over Buena Vista Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Pr 21 Westbound over Buena Vista 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 Pr 21 Westbound over Buena Vista Creek carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 21 Westbound over Buena Vista Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 21 Westbound over Buena Vista Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.