US Bridges

Local Road over Chiclana Creek

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Kms East of Guaynabo · Structure no. 027651

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Chiclana Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Chiclana Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesChiclana Creek
Location4 Kms East of Guaynabo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.33459, -66.07079
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2005)
Projected traffic300 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Chiclana Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Chiclana Creek 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 Chiclana Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local Road over Chiclana Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Chiclana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.