US Bridges

Pr 1 over Pr 2

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · North Martin PE¥A Ch · Structure no. 019981

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
484 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
33,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 over Pr 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 1 over Pr 2 in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 33,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,700 by 2025. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 101 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 1
CrossesPr 2
LocationNorth Martin PE¥A Ch
RouteState Highway 1
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44301, -66.07844
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,900 (2017)
Projected traffic42,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$88,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 over Pr 2 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1 over Pr 2 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 1 over Pr 2 carry?

About 33,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 over Pr 2?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 over Pr 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.