US Bridges

De Diego Av .10 KM over Guaralcanal Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 50 Mts of PR845 at KM 1.5 · Structure no. 019531

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Diego Av .10 KM over Guaralcanal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying De Diego Av .10 KM over Guaralcanal Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 24,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,200 by 2025. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDe Diego Av .10 KM
CrossesGuaralcanal Creek
Location50 Mts of PR845 at KM 1.5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.37638, -66.0456
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,800 (2017)
Projected traffic32,200 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was De Diego Av .10 KM over Guaralcanal Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is De Diego Av .10 KM over Guaralcanal 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 2023.

How much traffic does De Diego Av .10 KM over Guaralcanal Creek carry?

About 24,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is De Diego Av .10 KM over Guaralcanal Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns De Diego Av .10 KM over Guaralcanal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.