US Bridges

Camino Los Romeros over Rio Piedras Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM West of Pr 52 · Structure no. 022871

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Los Romeros over Rio Piedras Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Camino Los Romeros over Rio Piedras Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2020. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCamino Los Romeros
CrossesRio Piedras Creek
Location0.5 KM West of Pr 52
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34325, -66.07099
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2002)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2020
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$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camino Los Romeros over Rio Piedras Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Los Romeros over Rio Piedras 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Camino Los Romeros over Rio Piedras Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Camino Los Romeros over Rio Piedras Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Los Romeros over Rio Piedras Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.