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San Juan Municipio County, PR · Structure #020121

PR 18 0.65 KM

PR 18 0.65 KM in At East Plaza Las America, San Juan Municipio County, Puerto Rico received a condition grade of C (54/100). Built in 1972, the bridge carries 184K vehicles daily on PR 18 0.65 KM over Chardon Street. It is classified as structurally deficient.

C
54/100
54
Condition Score
184K
Daily Traffic
1972
Year Built
55.9m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckPoor
3/9

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

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
PR 18 0.65 KM
Crosses Over
Chardon Street
State
Puerto Rico
County
San Juan Municipio County
Location
At East Plaza Las America
Year Built
1972
Reconstructed
1982
Age
54 years
Daily Traffic
183,900
Lanes
10
Length
55.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
020121

About This Bridge

PR 18 0.65 KM is a 54-year-old bridge located At East Plaza Las America in San Juan Municipio County, Puerto Rico. The bridge carries PR 18 0.65 KM over Chardon Street with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 184K vehicles per day. Built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1982, the structure spans 55.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (54/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 3/9 (poor), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

At East Plaza Las America, San Juan Municipio County, Puerto Rico

18.422850, -66.071819

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Frequently Asked Questions

PR 18 0.65 KM has a Condition Score of 54/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 3/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

PR 18 0.65 KM was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1982, making it 54 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

PR 18 0.65 KM carries approximately 184K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 55.9 meters long and located on PR 18 0.65 KM in At East Plaza Las America, San Juan Municipio County, Puerto Rico.

Yes, PR 18 0.65 KM is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

PR 18 0.65 KM is located At East Plaza Las America in San Juan Municipio County, Puerto Rico. The bridge carries PR 18 0.65 KM over Chardon Street. Its coordinates are 18.422850, -66.071819. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

PR 18 0.65 KM carries PR 18 0.65 KM over Chardon Street. The bridge is 55.9 meters long and was built in 1972, with reconstruction in 1982.

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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.