US Bridges

Pr 2 over Culebrinas River

Fair

Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Kms South of Aguadilla · Structure no. 024972

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Culebrinas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 over Culebrinas River in Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,300 by 2025. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 2
CrossesCulebrinas River
Location3 Kms South of Aguadilla
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates18.39489, -67.15359
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,900 (2017)
Projected traffic55,300 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Culebrinas River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 over Culebrinas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Culebrinas River carry?

About 35,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Culebrinas River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Culebrinas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.