Pr 25 8.0 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel
PoorSan Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Over M Pe&a Channel S · Structure no. 001851
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 241 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 25 8.0 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 25 8.0 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 28,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,700 by 2025. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 25 8.0 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 25 8.0 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 25 8.0 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel carry?
About 28,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 25 8.0 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 25 8.0 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.