Pr 26 Eabd 11 KM over Suarez Channel & Pr
FairCarolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.5 KM N W of Carolina · Structure no. 009972
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 269 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 26 Eabd 11 KM over Suarez Channel & Pr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 26 Eabd 11 KM over Suarez Channel & Pr in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 50,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,450 by 2025. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 26 Eabd 11 KM over Suarez Channel & Pr built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 26 Eabd 11 KM over Suarez Channel & Pr 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 26 Eabd 11 KM over Suarez Channel & Pr carry?
About 50,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 26 Eabd 11 KM over Suarez Channel & Pr?
The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 26 Eabd 11 KM over Suarez Channel & Pr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.