US Bridges

Pr 26 14.8 KM over Fragoso Avenue

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · At N W of Plaza Carolina · Structure no. 020721

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 26 14.8 KM over Fragoso Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 26 14.8 KM over Fragoso Avenue 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 72,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,100 by 2025. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 121 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 26 14.8 KM
CrossesFragoso Avenue
LocationAt N W of Plaza Carolina
RouteInterstate 26
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39616, -65.97939
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,000 (2017)
Projected traffic82,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 26 14.8 KM over Fragoso Avenue built?

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

What condition is Pr 26 14.8 KM over Fragoso Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 26 14.8 KM over Fragoso Avenue carry?

About 72,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 26 14.8 KM over Fragoso Avenue?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 26 14.8 KM over Fragoso Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.