Monserrate 2.6 KM over Pr 26 Loiza Exp 13.6 KM
PoorCarolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM N W of Carolina · Structure no. 010001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monserrate 2.6 KM over Pr 26 Loiza Exp 13.6 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monserrate 2.6 KM over Pr 26 Loiza Exp 13.6 KM in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 116,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,600 by 2025. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 94 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monserrate 2.6 KM over Pr 26 Loiza Exp 13.6 KM built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monserrate 2.6 KM over Pr 26 Loiza Exp 13.6 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Monserrate 2.6 KM over Pr 26 Loiza Exp 13.6 KM carry?
About 116,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Monserrate 2.6 KM over Pr 26 Loiza Exp 13.6 KM?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Monserrate 2.6 KM over Pr 26 Loiza Exp 13.6 KM?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.