US Bridges

Pr 198 0.1 KM over Channel

FairPosted for load

Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM S E of Juncos · Structure no. 024221

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 198 0.1 KM over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 198 0.1 KM over Channel in Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 198 0.1 KM
CrossesChannel
Location0.5 KM S E of Juncos
RouteState Highway 198
CountyJuncos Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22646, -65.91578
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2017)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$379,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 198 0.1 KM over Channel built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 198 0.1 KM over Channel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 198 0.1 KM over Channel carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 198 0.1 KM over Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 198 0.1 KM over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.