US Bridges

Pr 18 0.65 KM over Chardon Street

Poor

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · At East Plaza Las America · Structure no. 020121

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
183,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 18 0.65 KM over Chardon Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 18 0.65 KM over Chardon Street in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 183,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,600 by 2025. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 150 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 18 0.65 KM
CrossesChardon Street
LocationAt East Plaza Las America
RouteInterstate 18
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42285, -66.07182
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.6 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183,900 (2017)
Projected traffic209,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 18 0.65 KM over Chardon Street built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Pr 18 0.65 KM over Chardon Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 18 0.65 KM over Chardon Street carry?

About 183,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 18 0.65 KM over Chardon Street?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 18 0.65 KM over Chardon Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.