US Bridges

Amrco Mrda 2.6 KM over Buena Vista Creek KM 2.6

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Villa Nevarez San Juan · Structure no. 021031

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,300
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amrco Mrda 2.6 KM over Buena Vista Creek KM 2.6 is a concrete slab carrying Amrco Mrda 2.6 KM over Buena Vista Creek KM 2.6 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 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,400 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAmrco Mrda 2.6 KM
CrossesBuena Vista Creek KM 2.6
LocationVilla Nevarez San Juan
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4, -66.06694
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2005)
Projected traffic36,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
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

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$476,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amrco Mrda 2.6 KM over Buena Vista Creek KM 2.6 built?

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

What condition is Amrco Mrda 2.6 KM over Buena Vista Creek KM 2.6 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Amrco Mrda 2.6 KM over Buena Vista Creek KM 2.6 carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Amrco Mrda 2.6 KM over Buena Vista Creek KM 2.6?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Amrco Mrda 2.6 KM over Buena Vista Creek KM 2.6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.