US Bridges

Pr 37 0.9 KM over Pr 26 0.1 KM

Poor

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 100 Mt NE Minillas Center · Structure no. 020801

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 37 0.9 KM over Pr 26 0.1 KM is a concrete frame carrying Pr 37 0.9 KM over Pr 26 0.1 KM in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2025. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 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 37 0.9 KM
CrossesPr 26 0.1 KM
Location100 Mt NE Minillas Center
RouteState Highway 37
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44981, -66.06604
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2017)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$204,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 37 0.9 KM over Pr 26 0.1 KM built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 37 0.9 KM over Pr 26 0.1 KM 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 37 0.9 KM over Pr 26 0.1 KM carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 37 0.9 KM over Pr 26 0.1 KM?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 37 0.9 KM over Pr 26 0.1 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.