US Bridges

Pr 26 over Pr 22 (de Diego Exp.)

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 100 Mts N Minillas Tunnel · Structure no. 011681

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 26 over Pr 22 (de Diego Exp.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 26 over Pr 22 (de Diego Exp.) in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,500 by 2025. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 26
CrossesPr 22 (de Diego Exp.)
Location100 Mts N Minillas Tunnel
RouteState Highway 26
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45103, -66.06844
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,600 (2017)
Projected traffic57,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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$52,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 26 over Pr 22 (de Diego Exp.) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 26 over Pr 22 (de Diego Exp.) 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 Pr 26 over Pr 22 (de Diego Exp.) carry?

About 45,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 26 over Pr 22 (de Diego Exp.)?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 26 over Pr 22 (de Diego Exp.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.