US Bridges

PR26 PR37 0.01 KM over Pr 26 5.60 KM

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · Over Pr 26 at Km. 5.60 · Structure no. 024391

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR26 PR37 0.01 KM over Pr 26 5.60 KM is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PR26 PR37 0.01 KM over Pr 26 5.60 KM in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,800 by 2025. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPR26 PR37 0.01 KM
CrossesPr 26 5.60 KM
LocationOver Pr 26 at Km. 5.60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44579, -66.03478
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2017)
Projected traffic32,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR26 PR37 0.01 KM over Pr 26 5.60 KM built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR26 PR37 0.01 KM over Pr 26 5.60 KM 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does PR26 PR37 0.01 KM over Pr 26 5.60 KM carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR26 PR37 0.01 KM over Pr 26 5.60 KM?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns PR26 PR37 0.01 KM over Pr 26 5.60 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.