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San Juan Municipio County, PR · Structure #012991

PR 18

PR 18 in North Plaza Las Americas, San Juan Municipio County, Puerto Rico received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1972, the bridge carries 184K vehicles daily on PR 18 over Kalaf Street.

B
61/100
61
Condition Score
184K
Daily Traffic
1972
Year Built
47.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
PR 18
Crosses Over
Kalaf Street
State
Puerto Rico
County
San Juan Municipio County
Location
North Plaza Las Americas
Year Built
1972
Reconstructed
1983
Age
54 years
Daily Traffic
183,900
Lanes
9
Length
47.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
012991

About This Bridge

PR 18 is a 54-year-old bridge located North Plaza Las Americas in San Juan Municipio County, Puerto Rico. The bridge carries PR 18 over Kalaf Street with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 184K vehicles per day. Built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1983, the structure spans 47.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

North Plaza Las Americas, San Juan Municipio County, Puerto Rico

18.425978, -66.073067

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Frequently Asked Questions

PR 18 has a Condition Score of 61/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

PR 18 was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1983, making it 54 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

PR 18 carries approximately 184K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 47.5 meters long and located on PR 18 in North Plaza Las Americas, San Juan Municipio County, Puerto Rico.

No, PR 18 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

PR 18 is located North Plaza Las Americas in San Juan Municipio County, Puerto Rico. The bridge carries PR 18 over Kalaf Street. Its coordinates are 18.425978, -66.073067. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

PR 18 carries PR 18 over Kalaf Street. The bridge is 47.5 meters long and was built in 1972, with reconstruction in 1983.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.