US Bridges

9 S.E. Street over Josefina Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Reparto Metropolitano Rp · Structure no. 021311

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9 S.E. Street over Josefina Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 9 S.E. Street over Josefina 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2020. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries9 S.E. Street
CrossesJosefina Creek
LocationReparto Metropolitano Rp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.39459, -66.07978
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
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2002)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2020
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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9 S.E. Street over Josefina Creek built?

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

What condition is 9 S.E. Street over Josefina 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 9 S.E. Street over Josefina Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 9 S.E. Street over Josefina Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 9 S.E. Street over Josefina Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.