US Bridges

Pr 14 Malecon Ave. over Pr 163

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM S E of Ponce City · Structure no. 018931

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,700
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 14 Malecon Ave. over Pr 163 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 14 Malecon Ave. over Pr 163 in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 38,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2025. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 14 Malecon Ave.
CrossesPr 163
Location2 KM S E of Ponce City
RouteState Highway 12
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01667, -66.61667
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,700 (2005)
Projected traffic40,000 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 Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 14 Malecon Ave. over Pr 163 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 14 Malecon Ave. over Pr 163 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 14 Malecon Ave. over Pr 163 carry?

About 38,700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 14 Malecon Ave. over Pr 163?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 14 Malecon Ave. over Pr 163?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.