US Bridges

Rp PR18 PR17 .1 KM over Piedras River

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Americas & Central · Structure no. 010091

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp PR18 PR17 .1 KM over Piedras River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rp PR18 PR17 .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 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 42,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,700 by 2025. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRp PR18 PR17 .1 KM
CrossesPiedras River
LocationAt Americas & Central
RouteState Highway 17
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40885, -66.06913
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,500 (2017)
Projected traffic49,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp PR18 PR17 .1 KM over Piedras River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp PR18 PR17 .1 KM over Piedras River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rp PR18 PR17 .1 KM over Piedras River carry?

About 42,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rp PR18 PR17 .1 KM over Piedras River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Rp PR18 PR17 .1 KM over Piedras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.