Pr 190 KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel
PoorCarolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Near San Jose Lagoon · Structure no. 013571
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 190 KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 190 KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 190 KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 190 KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel 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 Pr 190 KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 190 KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 190 KM 0.1 over Suarez Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.