US Bridges

Ramp 20 to Pr 177 over Local Road Urban Train

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.6 KM North of Guaynabo · Structure no. 023731

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 20 to Pr 177 over Local Road Urban Train is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 20 to Pr 177 over Local Road Urban Train in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 52,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,800 by 2025. The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesRamp 20 to Pr 177
CrossesLocal Road Urban Train
Location2.6 KM North of Guaynabo
RouteState Highway 177
Coordinates18.39109, -66.10311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,800 (2017)
Projected traffic61,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 20 to Pr 177 over Local Road Urban Train built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 20 to Pr 177 over Local Road Urban Train 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp 20 to Pr 177 over Local Road Urban Train carry?

About 52,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 20 to Pr 177 over Local Road Urban Train?

The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 20 to Pr 177 over Local Road Urban Train?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.