Pr 176 over Piedras River
PoorSan Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.9 KM South of Int Pr 1 · Structure no. 006831
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 176 over Piedras River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 176 over Piedras River in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,700 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 176 over Piedras River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Pr 176 over Piedras River 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Pr 176 over Piedras River carry?
About 27,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 176 over Piedras River?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 176 over Piedras River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.