US Bridges

PR-25 over San Antonio Channel

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · At San Juan Interchange 5 · Structure no. 027931

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-25 over San Antonio Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying PR-25 over San Antonio Channel in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2025. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPR-25
CrossesSan Antonio Channel
LocationAt San Juan Interchange 5
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates18.45932, -66.08633
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2017)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-25 over San Antonio Channel built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-25 over San Antonio 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does PR-25 over San Antonio Channel carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is PR-25 over San Antonio Channel?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns PR-25 over San Antonio Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.