US Bridges

Pr 26 9 KM over Los Angeles Avenue

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.7 Kms of Carolina · Structure no. 024581

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
798 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
54,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 26 9 KM over Los Angeles Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 26 9 KM over Los Angeles Avenue 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 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 54,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,800 by 2025. The structure is 798 ft (243.1 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 26 9 KM
CrossesLos Angeles Avenue
Location3.7 Kms of Carolina
RouteInterstate 26
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43134, -66.00832
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length798 ft (243.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,200 (2017)
Projected traffic61,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 26 9 KM over Los Angeles Avenue built?

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

What condition is Pr 26 9 KM over Los Angeles 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 26 9 KM over Los Angeles Avenue carry?

About 54,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 26 9 KM over Los Angeles Avenue?

The structure is 798 ft (243.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 26 9 KM over Los Angeles Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.