US Bridges

Ramp PR181 to PR17 over Pr 17

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11.12 KM SE of San Juan · Structure no. 030021

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,320
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp PR181 to PR17 over Pr 17 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp PR181 to PR17 over Pr 17 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2030. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp PR181 to PR17
CrossesPr 17
Location11.12 KM SE of San Juan
RouteState Highway 181
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40911, -66.03067
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,320 (2010)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp PR181 to PR17 over Pr 17 built?

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

What condition is Ramp PR181 to PR17 over Pr 17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp PR181 to PR17 over Pr 17 carry?

About 10,320 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp PR181 to PR17 over Pr 17?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp PR181 to PR17 over Pr 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.