US Bridges

Pr 17 KM 11.5 over Pr 26 KM 7.7

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9 Kms. Nw. of Carolina · Structure no. 023311

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 17 KM 11.5 over Pr 26 KM 7.7 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 17 KM 11.5 over Pr 26 KM 7.7 in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,800 by 2025. The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long and 95 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 17 KM 11.5
CrossesPr 26 KM 7.7
Location9 Kms. Nw. of Carolina
RouteState Highway 17
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43521, -66.0205
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length334 ft (101.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2017)
Projected traffic23,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$503,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 17 KM 11.5 over Pr 26 KM 7.7 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 17 KM 11.5 over Pr 26 KM 7.7 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 17 KM 11.5 over Pr 26 KM 7.7 carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 17 KM 11.5 over Pr 26 KM 7.7?

The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 17 KM 11.5 over Pr 26 KM 7.7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.