US Bridges

Ramp PR187 to PR26 over Urban City Street

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 Km. West of Airport · Structure no. 024131

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp PR187 to PR26 over Urban City Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp PR187 to PR26 over Urban City Street in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesRamp PR187 to PR26
CrossesUrban City Street
Location1 Km. West of Airport
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates18.43865, -66.0224
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp PR187 to PR26 over Urban City Street built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp PR187 to PR26 over Urban City Street 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 PR187 to PR26 over Urban City Street carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp PR187 to PR26 over Urban City Street?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp PR187 to PR26 over Urban City Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.