US Bridges

Calve Street over Unnamed Creek

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9.47 KM SE San Juan · Structure no. 029921

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
851
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calve Street over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Calve Street over Unnamed Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2020. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCalve Street
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location9.47 KM SE San Juan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.39055, -66.06566
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2013)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2020
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calve Street over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calve Street over Unnamed 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Calve Street over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Calve Street over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Calve Street over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.