US Bridges

Pr 17 13.86 KM over Sju Airport

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8.53 KM N.West Carolina · Structure no. 029971

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Pr 17 13.86 KM over Sju Airport is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 17 13.86 KM over Sju Airport in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 11 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 17 13.86 KM
CrossesSju Airport
Location8.53 KM N.West Carolina
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43644, -66.01305
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width7 ft (2.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 17 13.86 KM over Sju Airport built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 17 13.86 KM over Sju Airport 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 17 13.86 KM over Sju Airport carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pr 17 13.86 KM over Sju Airport?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 17 13.86 KM over Sju Airport?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.