US Bridges

Pr 23 KM 2.3 over Piedras River

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.90 KM W Int PR18 & · Structure no. 005862

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,850
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 23 KM 2.3 over Piedras River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 23 KM 2.3 over Piedras River in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 14,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 23 KM 2.3
CrossesPiedras River
Location0.90 KM W Int PR18 &
RouteState Highway 23
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41618, -66.07861
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,850 (2017)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$921,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 23 KM 2.3 over Piedras River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 23 KM 2.3 over Piedras River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 23 KM 2.3 over Piedras River carry?

About 14,850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 23 KM 2.3 over Piedras River?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 23 KM 2.3 over Piedras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.