US Bridges

Pr 26 over Providencia Street

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM East of San Juan · Structure no. 022761

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
712 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
115,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 26 over Providencia Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pr 26 over Providencia Street in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 33 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 115,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,200 by 2025. The structure is 712 ft (217.1 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesPr 26
CrossesProvidencia Street
Location6 KM East of San Juan
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates18.44694, -66.0475
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length712 ft (217.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,100 (2017)
Projected traffic131,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 26 over Providencia Street built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Pr 26 over Providencia Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 26 over Providencia Street carry?

About 115,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 26 over Providencia Street?

The structure is 712 ft (217.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 26 over Providencia Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.