US Bridges

Pr 119 35.1 KM over Salada Creek

Fair

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.01 KM Int PR119 & P · Structure no. 006371

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 119 35.1 KM over Salada Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 119 35.1 KM over Salada Creek in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 119 35.1 KM
CrossesSalada Creek
Location0.01 KM Int PR119 & P
RouteState Highway 119
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33306, -66.9889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2017)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2025
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 119 35.1 KM over Salada Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 119 35.1 KM over Salada 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 119 35.1 KM over Salada Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 119 35.1 KM over Salada Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 119 35.1 KM over Salada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.