US Bridges

4 ST Urb Nvz .1 KM over Buena Vista Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Villa Nevarez Rio Piedras · Structure no. 021231

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 ST Urb Nvz .1 KM over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete slab carrying 4 ST Urb Nvz .1 KM over Buena Vista 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4 ST Urb Nvz .1 KM
CrossesBuena Vista Creek
LocationVilla Nevarez Rio Piedras
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39218, -66.06636
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2005)
Projected traffic1,900 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4 ST Urb Nvz .1 KM over Buena Vista Creek built?

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

What condition is 4 ST Urb Nvz .1 KM over Buena Vista 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 4 ST Urb Nvz .1 KM over Buena Vista Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 4 ST Urb Nvz .1 KM over Buena Vista Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 4 ST Urb Nvz .1 KM over Buena Vista Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.