J Torres ST KM 0.1 over Rio Culebrinas
PoorSan Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · Pr 125 · Structure no. 030721
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
J Torres ST KM 0.1 over Rio Culebrinas is a steel truss - thru carrying J Torres ST KM 0.1 over Rio Culebrinas in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was J Torres ST KM 0.1 over Rio Culebrinas built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is J Torres ST KM 0.1 over Rio Culebrinas in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does J Torres ST KM 0.1 over Rio Culebrinas carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is J Torres ST KM 0.1 over Rio Culebrinas?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns J Torres ST KM 0.1 over Rio Culebrinas?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.