US Bridges

Ramp Pr 8 to Pr 17 over Ramp Pr 17 to Pr 8

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11 Kms S E of San Juan · Structure no. 023331

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 8 to Pr 17 over Ramp Pr 17 to Pr 8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Pr 8 to Pr 17 over Ramp Pr 17 to Pr 8 in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,600 by 2025. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Pr 8 to Pr 17
CrossesRamp Pr 17 to Pr 8
Location11 Kms S E of San Juan
RouteState Highway 8
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41413, -66.02709
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,100 (2017)
Projected traffic51,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Pr 8 to Pr 17 over Ramp Pr 17 to Pr 8 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Pr 8 to Pr 17 over Ramp Pr 17 to Pr 8 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Pr 8 to Pr 17 over Ramp Pr 17 to Pr 8 carry?

About 44,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Pr 8 to Pr 17 over Ramp Pr 17 to Pr 8?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Pr 8 to Pr 17 over Ramp Pr 17 to Pr 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.