US Bridges

PR-21 over Buena Vista Creek

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.56 Km. Ne. PR-18/PR-21 · Structure no. 029951

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-21 over Buena Vista Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-21 over Buena Vista 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-21
CrossesBuena Vista Creek
Location0.56 Km. Ne. PR-18/PR-21
RouteState Highway 21
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3914, -66.06647
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating70.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2014)
Projected traffic46,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 PR-21 over Buena Vista Creek built?

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

What condition is PR-21 over Buena Vista 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does PR-21 over Buena Vista Creek carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-21 over Buena Vista Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns PR-21 over Buena Vista Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.