Historic Bridges in Puerto Rico
463 bridges built before 1951 in Puerto Rico still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 463 bridges in Puerto Rico built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAYUELA CHANNEL | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 700 |
| IRRIGATION CHANNEL | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,700 |
| PITAHAYA CREEK | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| ARENALES CHANNEL | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20,300 |
| DIRT ROAD | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 29,500 |
| EL JOBO CREEK | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,100 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 6,600 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 6,600 |
| IRIZARRY CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,600 |
| GUILARTE RIVER | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 600 |
| DEPRESSION | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| DEPRESSION | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| PEQUEÑA CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| COLLORES CREEK | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| BAUTA RIVER | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,600 |
| EL CHORRO CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,600 |
| MOROVIS RIVER | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,000 |
| BOTIJAS RIVER | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 3,600 |
| CARRAIZO CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,000 |
| NEGRITA CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,000 |
| CHORROS CREEK | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 4,000 |
| DEPRESSION | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,000 |
| COQUI CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 600 |
| COQUI NO 2 CREEK | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 600 |
| DEPRESSION | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 700 |
| CAMPO AZUL CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,300 |
| PRIETO RIVER | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,600 |
| GUAYABOTA CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,300 |
| SANCHEZ CREEK | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,800 |
| PRIETO RIVER | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,800 |
| GRANDE DE LOIZA RIVER | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 8,300 |
| UNKNOWN CREEK | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 6,300 |
| BERRACO CREEK | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 6,300 |
| GRANDE CREEK | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| PANCHOLO CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 500 |
| RAILROAD TRACK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 500 |
| AIBONITO RIVER | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 12,400 |
| Piñas Creek | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,200 |
| PASTRANA CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,100 |
| COFRESI CREEK | Puerto Rico | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10,300 |
| ESPIRITU SANTO RIVER | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,500 |
| WATERWAY | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 16,400 |
| DEPRESSION | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,500 |
| WATERWAY | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,500 |
| WATERWAY | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,500 |
| CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| CHIQUITO RIVER | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| HICOTEA CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,200 |
| CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 700 |
| CREEK | Puerto Rico | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,800 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.