US Bridges

Pr 8 over Channel

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11 Kms. Se. of San Juan · Structure no. 023641

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 8 over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 8 over Channel 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 50,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,400 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 8
CrossesChannel
Location11 Kms. Se. of San Juan
RouteState Highway 8
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41452, -66.02717
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,800 (2017)
Projected traffic59,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 8 over Channel built?

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

What condition is Pr 8 over Channel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 8 over Channel carry?

About 50,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 8 over Channel?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Pr 8 over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.