US Bridges

Pr 20 1.9 KM over Pr 19 & Railroad 0.2

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.6 Kms North of Guaynabo · Structure no. 023741

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,400
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 20 1.9 KM over Pr 19 & Railroad 0.2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 20 1.9 KM over Pr 19 & Railroad 0.2 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 40,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,900 by 2025. The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 20 1.9 KM
CrossesPr 19 & Railroad 0.2
Location2.6 Kms North of Guaynabo
RouteState Highway 20
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3914, -66.10313
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,400 (2017)
Projected traffic50,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 20 1.9 KM over Pr 19 & Railroad 0.2 built?

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

What condition is Pr 20 1.9 KM over Pr 19 & Railroad 0.2 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 Pr 20 1.9 KM over Pr 19 & Railroad 0.2 carry?

About 40,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 20 1.9 KM over Pr 19 & Railroad 0.2?

The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 20 1.9 KM over Pr 19 & Railroad 0.2?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.