Vergel Street over Juan Mendez Creek
FairPosted for loadSan Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM N E of Rio Piedras · Structure no. 021991
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vergel Street over Juan Mendez Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vergel Street over Juan Mendez Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vergel Street over Juan Mendez Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vergel 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Vergel Street over Juan Mendez Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Vergel Street over Juan Mendez Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.
Who owns Vergel Street over Juan Mendez Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.