US Bridges

De Diego Avenue over Pr 18 (las Americas Exp)

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · At NW Side Cap. Cementery · Structure no. 027871

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,100
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Diego Avenue over Pr 18 (las Americas Exp) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying De Diego Avenue over Pr 18 (las Americas Exp) in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,596 by 2025. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDe Diego Avenue
CrossesPr 18 (las Americas Exp)
LocationAt NW Side Cap. Cementery
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.38424, -66.07185
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2005)
Projected traffic43,596 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 De Diego Avenue over Pr 18 (las Americas Exp) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is De Diego Avenue over Pr 18 (las Americas Exp) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does De Diego Avenue over Pr 18 (las Americas Exp) carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is De Diego Avenue over Pr 18 (las Americas Exp)?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns De Diego Avenue over Pr 18 (las Americas Exp)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.