US Bridges

Pr 2 NORTB131.3 KM over Culebrinas River

Poor

Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Kms. South of Aguadilla · Structure no. 024712

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,950
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 NORTB131.3 KM over Culebrinas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 NORTB131.3 KM over Culebrinas River in Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,650 by 2025. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 2 NORTB131.3 KM
CrossesCulebrinas River
Location3 Kms. South of Aguadilla
RouteInterstate 2
Coordinates18.39478, -67.15334
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,950 (2017)
Projected traffic27,650 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$959,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 NORTB131.3 KM over Culebrinas River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 NORTB131.3 KM over Culebrinas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 NORTB131.3 KM over Culebrinas River carry?

About 17,950 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 NORTB131.3 KM over Culebrinas River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 NORTB131.3 KM over Culebrinas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.