US Bridges

Pr 26 over Roberto H Todd Avenue

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Baldorioty De Castro · Structure no. 007531

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 26 over Roberto H Todd Avenue is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 26 over Roberto H Todd Avenue in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,500 by 2025. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesPr 26
CrossesRoberto H Todd Avenue
LocationAt Baldorioty De Castro
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates18.45329, -66.07366
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,600 (2017)
Projected traffic57,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 26 over Roberto H Todd Avenue built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 26 over Roberto H Todd Avenue 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 26 over Roberto H Todd Avenue carry?

About 45,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 26 over Roberto H Todd Avenue?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 26 over Roberto H Todd Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.