US Bridges

Pr 20 1.2 KM over Pr 17 Pi%ero Ave 7.7 KM

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · Interchange Pr 20 & P · Structure no. 019001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85,400
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 20 1.2 KM over Pr 17 Pi%ero Ave 7.7 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 20 1.2 KM over Pr 17 Pi%ero Ave 7.7 KM in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 85,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,600 by 2025. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 20 1.2 KM
CrossesPr 17 Pi%ero Ave 7.7 KM
LocationInterchange Pr 20 & P
RouteState Highway 20
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39436, -66.10258
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,400 (2017)
Projected traffic107,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 20 1.2 KM over Pr 17 Pi%ero Ave 7.7 KM built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 20 1.2 KM over Pr 17 Pi%ero Ave 7.7 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 20 1.2 KM over Pr 17 Pi%ero Ave 7.7 KM carry?

About 85,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 20 1.2 KM over Pr 17 Pi%ero Ave 7.7 KM?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 20 1.2 KM over Pr 17 Pi%ero Ave 7.7 KM?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.