US Bridges

Olot Street over Juan Mendez Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Near Miguel Such School · Structure no. 021321

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olot Street over Juan Mendez Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Olot Street over Juan Mendez 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOlot Street
CrossesJuan Mendez Creek
LocationNear Miguel Such School
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41013, -66.03979
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2005)
Projected traffic4,000 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$309,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olot Street over Juan Mendez Creek built?

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

What condition is Olot Street over Juan Mendez 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 Olot Street over Juan Mendez Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Olot Street over Juan Mendez Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Olot Street over Juan Mendez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.