US Bridges

PR17 PR8 8.6 KM over Access to Mall of Sj

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10.20 KM SE of San Juan · Structure no. 030221

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR17 PR8 8.6 KM over Access to Mall of Sj is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR17 PR8 8.6 KM over Access to Mall of Sj 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,400 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesPR17 PR8 8.6 KM
CrossesAccess to Mall of Sj
Location10.20 KM SE of San Juan
RouteState Highway 181
Coordinates18.41372, -66.02676
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2017)
Projected traffic50,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 PR17 PR8 8.6 KM over Access to Mall of Sj built?

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

What condition is PR17 PR8 8.6 KM over Access to Mall of Sj 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does PR17 PR8 8.6 KM over Access to Mall of Sj carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR17 PR8 8.6 KM over Access to Mall of Sj?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns PR17 PR8 8.6 KM over Access to Mall of Sj?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.