US Bridges

Ramp PR17>PR181 over PR-17

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9.9 Km. S. of San Juan · Structure no. 030031

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp PR17>PR181 over PR-17 is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp PR17>PR181 over PR-17 in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,210 by 2020. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp PR17>PR181
CrossesPR-17
Location9.9 Km. S. of San Juan
RouteState Highway 0
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40833, -66.03306
Functional classRural 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2005)
Projected traffic19,210 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 PR17>PR181 over PR-17 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp PR17>PR181 over PR-17 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 PR17>PR181 over PR-17 carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp PR17>PR181 over PR-17?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp PR17>PR181 over PR-17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.