US Bridges

Lbtd Street 0.3 KM over Juan Mendez Creek

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Capetillo Rio Piedras · Structure no. 021731

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lbtd Street 0.3 KM over Juan Mendez Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lbtd Street 0.3 KM over Juan Mendez Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLbtd Street 0.3 KM
CrossesJuan Mendez Creek
LocationCapetillo Rio Piedras
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.4002, -66.04126
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2005)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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

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$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lbtd Street 0.3 KM over Juan Mendez Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lbtd Street 0.3 KM 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lbtd Street 0.3 KM over Juan Mendez Creek carry?

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

How long is Lbtd Street 0.3 KM over Juan Mendez Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lbtd Street 0.3 KM over Juan Mendez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.