Galileo Street over Buena Vista Creek
FairPosted for loadSan Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · University Gardens R.P. · Structure no. 021301
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,762
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Galileo Street over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Galileo Street 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 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 3,762 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,049 by 2020. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Galileo Street over Buena Vista Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Galileo Street 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Galileo Street over Buena Vista Creek carry?
About 3,762 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Galileo Street over Buena Vista Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Galileo Street over Buena Vista Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.