US Bridges

Pr 26 0.05 KM over Pr 1 3.8 KM

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Miramar San Juan · Structure no. 007501

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 26 0.05 KM over Pr 1 3.8 KM is a concrete frame carrying Pr 26 0.05 KM over Pr 1 3.8 KM in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPr 26 0.05 KM
CrossesPr 1 3.8 KM
LocationMiramar San Juan
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates18.45761, -66.08627
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2017)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$559,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 26 0.05 KM over Pr 1 3.8 KM built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 26 0.05 KM over Pr 1 3.8 KM 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 26 0.05 KM over Pr 1 3.8 KM carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 26 0.05 KM over Pr 1 3.8 KM?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 26 0.05 KM over Pr 1 3.8 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.