Pr 1 over Martin PE¥A Channel
FairSan Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9.5 KM S E of San Juan · Structure no. 006751
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 810 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 1 over Martin PE¥A Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 1 over Martin PE¥A Channel in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 72 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 5 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 35,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,200 by 2025. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 1 over Martin PE¥A Channel built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Pr 1 over Martin PE¥A 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 1 over Martin PE¥A Channel carry?
About 35,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 1 over Martin PE¥A Channel?
The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 1 over Martin PE¥A Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.