US Bridges

De Diego Avenue over Do%a Ana Creek

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Reparto Metropolitano Rp · Structure no. 021061

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,199
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Diego Avenue over Do%a Ana Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying De Diego Avenue over Do%a Ana Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,199 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,522 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDe Diego Avenue
CrossesDo%a Ana Creek
LocationReparto Metropolitano Rp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.39644, -66.08474
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,199 (2005)
Projected traffic27,522 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was De Diego Avenue over Do%a Ana Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is De Diego Avenue over Do%a 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does De Diego Avenue over Do%a Ana Creek carry?

About 20,199 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is De Diego Avenue over Do%a Ana Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns De Diego Avenue over Do%a Ana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.