US Bridges

Pr 181 over PR181 & PR17 Interch

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10.20 KM SE of San Juan · Structure no. 030011

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 181 over PR181 & PR17 Interch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 181 over PR181 & PR17 Interch in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 134 ft wide.

CarriesPr 181
CrossesPR181 & PR17 Interch
Location10.20 KM SE of San Juan
RouteState Highway 181
Coordinates18.40727, -66.03106
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.9 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2017)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Pr 181 over PR181 & PR17 Interch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 181 over PR181 & PR17 Interch 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 181 over PR181 & PR17 Interch carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 181 over PR181 & PR17 Interch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 181 over PR181 & PR17 Interch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.