US Bridges

Ntre Dme ST 0.1 KM over Piedras River

Poor

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM South of San Juan · Structure no. 021451

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ntre Dme ST 0.1 KM over Piedras River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ntre Dme ST 0.1 KM over Piedras River in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,100 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNtre Dme ST 0.1 KM
CrossesPiedras River
Location6 KM South of San Juan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.4025, -66.06505
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2017)
Projected traffic16,100 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$542,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ntre Dme ST 0.1 KM over Piedras River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ntre Dme ST 0.1 KM over Piedras River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ntre Dme ST 0.1 KM over Piedras River carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ntre Dme ST 0.1 KM over Piedras River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ntre Dme ST 0.1 KM over Piedras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.