US Bridges

Contreras Ave. over Pr 12

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.46 Kms SE of Ponce · Structure no. 028321

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
445 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Contreras Ave. over Pr 12 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Contreras Ave. over Pr 12 in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,700 by 2025. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 116 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesContreras Ave.
CrossesPr 12
Location3.46 Kms SE of Ponce
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98972, -66.60722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2017)
Projected traffic28,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Contreras Ave. over Pr 12 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Contreras Ave. over Pr 12 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Contreras Ave. over Pr 12 carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Contreras Ave. over Pr 12?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Contreras Ave. over Pr 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.