PR18 PR17 10.1 KM over Piedras River
PoorPosted for loadSan Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Americas & Central · Structure no. 010061
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
PR18 PR17 10.1 KM over Piedras River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying PR18 PR17 10.1 KM over Piedras River in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2025. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was PR18 PR17 10.1 KM over Piedras River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is PR18 PR17 10.1 KM 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does PR18 PR17 10.1 KM over Piedras River carry?
About 11,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is PR18 PR17 10.1 KM over Piedras River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns PR18 PR17 10.1 KM over Piedras River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.