US Bridges

PR-27 Km. 4.3 over Waterway Local Road

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San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.3 Kms. NW San Juan · Structure no. 028071

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-27 Km. 4.3 over Waterway Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-27 Km. 4.3 over Waterway Local Road in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2025. The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-27 Km. 4.3
CrossesWaterway Local Road
Location4.3 Kms. NW San Juan
RouteState Highway 27
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42925, -66.04736
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2017)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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-27 Km. 4.3 over Waterway Local Road built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-27 Km. 4.3 over Waterway Local Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does PR-27 Km. 4.3 over Waterway Local Road carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-27 Km. 4.3 over Waterway Local Road?

The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns PR-27 Km. 4.3 over Waterway Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.