US Bridges

Pr 26 8.30 KM over Drainage Channel

FairPosted for load

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM SE of Sj Int Airport · Structure no. 007981

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 26 8.30 KM over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 26 8.30 KM over Drainage Channel in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,800 by 2025. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 26 8.30 KM
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location3 KM SE of Sj Int Airport
RouteInterstate 26
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43209, -66.01477
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,200 (2017)
Projected traffic61,800 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 26 8.30 KM over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Pr 26 8.30 KM over Drainage Channel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 26 8.30 KM over Drainage Channel carry?

About 54,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 26 8.30 KM over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 26 8.30 KM over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.