US Bridges

Pr 20 Northbound over Pr 199

Good

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 200 Mts E Int PR838 & · Structure no. 018772

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,300
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 20 Northbound over Pr 199 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 20 Northbound over Pr 199 in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 38,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,250 by 2025. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 20 Northbound
CrossesPr 199
Location200 Mts E Int PR838 &
RouteState Highway 20
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36203, -66.10831
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,300 (2017)
Projected traffic48,250 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 20 Northbound over Pr 199 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 20 Northbound over Pr 199 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 20 Northbound over Pr 199 carry?

About 38,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 20 Northbound over Pr 199?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 20 Northbound over Pr 199?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.