US Bridges

21 ST 0.1 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Between 38 & 40 SE ST · Structure no. 021411

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

21 ST 0.1 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 21 ST 0.1 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries21 ST 0.1 KM
CrossesDOÑA Ana Creek
LocationBetween 38 & 40 SE ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.39961, -66.08106
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2005)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2025
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$181,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 21 ST 0.1 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21 ST 0.1 KM over DOÑA Ana 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 21 ST 0.1 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 21 ST 0.1 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 21 ST 0.1 KM over DOÑA Ana Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.