US Bridges

Pr 30 17.8 KM over Pr 30 17.8 KM

FairPosted for load

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.7 KM N W of Las Piedras · Structure no. 008161

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 17.8 KM over Pr 30 17.8 KM is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 30 17.8 KM over Pr 30 17.8 KM in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 72,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,800 by 2025. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 30 17.8 KM
CrossesPr 30 17.8 KM
Location4.7 KM N W of Las Piedras
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJuncos Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.19804, -65.90108
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,700 (2017)
Projected traffic105,800 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$564,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 30 17.8 KM over Pr 30 17.8 KM built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 30 17.8 KM over Pr 30 17.8 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 30 17.8 KM over Pr 30 17.8 KM carry?

About 72,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 17.8 KM over Pr 30 17.8 KM?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 17.8 KM over Pr 30 17.8 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.