US Bridges

Pr 849 over Santo Domingo Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · West of Hipodromo Street · Structure no. 021171

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 849 over Santo Domingo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 849 over Santo Domingo Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,800 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 849
CrossesSanto Domingo Creek
LocationWest of Hipodromo Street
RouteState Highway 849
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39494, -66.00526
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2017)
Projected traffic25,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
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$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 849 over Santo Domingo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 849 over Santo Domingo 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 849 over Santo Domingo Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 849 over Santo Domingo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 849 over Santo Domingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.