US Bridges

Amrco Mrnda 1.6 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Reparto Metropolitano Rp · Structure no. 021051

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amrco Mrnda 1.6 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amrco Mrnda 1.6 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAmrco Mrnda 1.6 KM
CrossesDOÑA Ana Creek
LocationReparto Metropolitano Rp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.40135, -66.07772
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2017)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amrco Mrnda 1.6 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amrco Mrnda 1.6 KM over DOÑA Ana 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Amrco Mrnda 1.6 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Amrco Mrnda 1.6 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Amrco Mrnda 1.6 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.