US Bridges

Pr 1 7.4 KM over Sagrado Corazon Street

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9 KM S E of Old San Juan · Structure no. 009202

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,950
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 7.4 KM over Sagrado Corazon Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 1 7.4 KM over Sagrado Corazon Street in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,600 by 2025. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1 7.4 KM
CrossesSagrado Corazon Street
Location9 KM S E of Old San Juan
RouteState Highway 1
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43731, -66.062
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,950 (2017)
Projected traffic22,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 7.4 KM over Sagrado Corazon Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 7.4 KM over Sagrado Corazon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 1 7.4 KM over Sagrado Corazon Street carry?

About 17,950 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 7.4 KM over Sagrado Corazon Street?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 7.4 KM over Sagrado Corazon Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.