US Bridges

W Churchil 0.60 KM over Piedras River

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · El SEñORIAL Rio Pie · Structure no. 021461

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Churchil 0.60 KM over Piedras River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Churchil 0.60 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 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,700 by 2025. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Churchil 0.60 KM
CrossesPiedras River
LocationEl SEñORIAL Rio Pie
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36694, -66.06333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2017)
Projected traffic31,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Churchil 0.60 KM over Piedras River built?

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

What condition is W Churchil 0.60 KM over Piedras River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W Churchil 0.60 KM over Piedras River carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Churchil 0.60 KM over Piedras River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W Churchil 0.60 KM over Piedras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.