US Bridges

Pr 18 over Domenech Street

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · At East Bithorn Stadium · Structure no. 010121

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
183,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 18 over Domenech Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 18 over Domenech Street in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1982, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 183,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,500 by 2025. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 144 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 18
CrossesDomenech Street
LocationAt East Bithorn Stadium
RouteInterstate 18
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41272, -66.07009
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.8 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183,800 (2017)
Projected traffic209,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$254,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 18 over Domenech Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Pr 18 over Domenech 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 18 over Domenech Street carry?

About 183,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 18 over Domenech Street?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 18 over Domenech Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.