US Bridges

Pr 187 KM 0 over Pr 26 KM 7.3

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM NW of Carolina · Structure no. 023721

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 187 KM 0 over Pr 26 KM 7.3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 187 KM 0 over Pr 26 KM 7.3 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 31,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,200 by 2025. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 187 KM 0
CrossesPr 26 KM 7.3
Location10 KM NW of Carolina
RouteState Highway 187
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43811, -66.02246
Functional classUrban Minor 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,700 (2017)
Projected traffic41,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 187 KM 0 over Pr 26 KM 7.3 built?

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

What condition is Pr 187 KM 0 over Pr 26 KM 7.3 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 187 KM 0 over Pr 26 KM 7.3 carry?

About 31,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 187 KM 0 over Pr 26 KM 7.3?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 187 KM 0 over Pr 26 KM 7.3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.