US Bridges

Pr 26 over Canals Street

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Baldorioty De Castro · Structure no. 007541

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 26 over Canals Street is a concrete frame carrying Pr 26 over Canals Street 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 5 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,500 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 26
CrossesCanals Street
LocationAt Baldorioty De Castro
RouteState Highway 26
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45131, -66.06889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,600 (2017)
Projected traffic57,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$779,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 26 over Canals Street built?

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

What condition is Pr 26 over Canals Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 26 over Canals Street carry?

About 45,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 26 over Canals Street?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 26 over Canals Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.