US Bridges

R Pr 26 to Pr 887 over Ramp 3 to Pr 26

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.58 Km. N.W. of Carolina · Structure no. 028131

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,400
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

R Pr 26 to Pr 887 over Ramp 3 to Pr 26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R Pr 26 to Pr 887 over Ramp 3 to Pr 26 in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,700 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesR Pr 26 to Pr 887
CrossesRamp 3 to Pr 26
Location2.58 Km. N.W. of Carolina
RouteInterstate 66
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39111, -65.97889
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,400 (2017)
Projected traffic30,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 R Pr 26 to Pr 887 over Ramp 3 to Pr 26 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is R Pr 26 to Pr 887 over Ramp 3 to Pr 26 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does R Pr 26 to Pr 887 over Ramp 3 to Pr 26 carry?

About 24,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is R Pr 26 to Pr 887 over Ramp 3 to Pr 26?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns R Pr 26 to Pr 887 over Ramp 3 to Pr 26?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.