US Bridges

Local Road over Chardon Avenue

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · At San Juan Interchange 5 · Structure no. 027411

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
512 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
49,401
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Chardon Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Chardon Avenue in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,401 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,401 by 2025. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesChardon Avenue
LocationAt San Juan Interchange 5
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates18.42278, -66.07139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length512 ft (156.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,401 (2011)
Projected traffic51,401 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Chardon Avenue built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Chardon Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road over Chardon Avenue carry?

About 49,401 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Chardon Avenue?

The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Chardon Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.