US Bridges

6 TH ST 0.1 KM over Buena Vista Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Between 13 and 15 Streets · Structure no. 021241

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6 TH ST 0.1 KM over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete slab carrying 6 TH ST 0.1 KM over Buena Vista 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries6 TH ST 0.1 KM
CrossesBuena Vista Creek
LocationBetween 13 and 15 Streets
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39274, -66.06699
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2005)
Projected traffic740 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$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6 TH ST 0.1 KM over Buena Vista Creek built?

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

What condition is 6 TH ST 0.1 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 6 TH ST 0.1 KM over Buena Vista Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6 TH ST 0.1 KM over Buena Vista Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 6 TH ST 0.1 KM over Buena Vista Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.