US Bridges

Pr 199 over Piedras River

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 200 Mts from Int Pr 52 · Structure no. 019061

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 199 over Piedras River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 199 over Piedras River in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 33,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,700 by 2025. The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 199
CrossesPiedras River
Location200 Mts from Int Pr 52
RouteState Highway 199
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35853, -66.06519
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,100 (2017)
Projected traffic38,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$267,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 199 over Piedras River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 199 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 199 over Piedras River carry?

About 33,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 199 over Piedras River?

The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 199 over Piedras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.