US Bridges

Ramp Char to Sju over Calle Kalaf

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · North Plaza Las Americas · Structure no. 028801

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Char to Sju over Calle Kalaf is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp Char to Sju over Calle Kalaf in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2025. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp Char to Sju
CrossesCalle Kalaf
LocationNorth Plaza Las Americas
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates18.42603, -66.0729
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2005)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ramp Char to Sju over Calle Kalaf built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Char to Sju over Calle Kalaf 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 Ramp Char to Sju over Calle Kalaf carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Char to Sju over Calle Kalaf?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Char to Sju over Calle Kalaf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.