US Bridges

Ramp to Pr 26 &amp over Ramp Pr 3 to Pr 26

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · At N W of Plaza Carolina · Structure no. 020711

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Pr 26 &amp over Ramp Pr 3 to Pr 26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to Pr 26 &amp over Ramp Pr 3 to Pr 26 in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,800 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp to Pr 26 &amp
CrossesRamp Pr 3 to Pr 26
LocationAt N W of Plaza Carolina
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39287, -65.97749
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2017)
Projected traffic28,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$737,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to Pr 26 &amp over Ramp Pr 3 to Pr 26 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to Pr 26 &amp over Ramp Pr 3 to Pr 26 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp to Pr 26 &amp over Ramp Pr 3 to Pr 26 carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to Pr 26 &amp over Ramp Pr 3 to Pr 26?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Pr 26 &amp over Ramp Pr 3 to Pr 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.