US Bridges

Pr 26 11 KM over Pr 190 0.1 KM

Poor

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.5 KM N W of Carolina · Structure no. 009982

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 26 11 KM over Pr 190 0.1 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 26 11 KM over Pr 190 0.1 KM 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 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 50,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,450 by 2025. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 26 11 KM
CrossesPr 190 0.1 KM
Location6.5 KM N W of Carolina
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates18.42832, -65.99027
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,400 (2017)
Projected traffic57,450 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$566,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 26 11 KM over Pr 190 0.1 KM built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 26 11 KM over Pr 190 0.1 KM 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 26 11 KM over Pr 190 0.1 KM carry?

About 50,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 26 11 KM over Pr 190 0.1 KM?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 26 11 KM over Pr 190 0.1 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.