US Bridges

Pr 27 3.0 KM over Pr 17 6.95 KM

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11 KM S E of San Juan · Structure no. 022581

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 27 3.0 KM over Pr 17 6.95 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 27 3.0 KM over Pr 17 6.95 KM in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 35,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,100 by 2025. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 120 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 27 3.0 KM
CrossesPr 17 6.95 KM
Location11 KM S E of San Juan
RouteState Highway 27
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4082, -66.04394
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,100 (2017)
Projected traffic41,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 27 3.0 KM over Pr 17 6.95 KM built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 27 3.0 KM over Pr 17 6.95 KM 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 27 3.0 KM over Pr 17 6.95 KM carry?

About 35,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 27 3.0 KM over Pr 17 6.95 KM?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 27 3.0 KM over Pr 17 6.95 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.