US Bridges

Ramp Pr 26 to PR22 over Canals Street

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Canals Street Santurce · Structure no. 011671

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,900
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 26 to PR22 over Canals Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp Pr 26 to PR22 over Canals Street in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 36,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,037 by 2020. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Pr 26 to PR22
CrossesCanals Street
LocationCanals Street Santurce
RouteState Highway 26
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45111, -66.06912
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,900 (2005)
Projected traffic46,037 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Pr 26 to PR22 over Canals Street built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Pr 26 to PR22 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Pr 26 to PR22 over Canals Street carry?

About 36,900 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Pr 26 to PR22 over Canals Street?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Pr 26 to PR22 over Canals Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.