US Bridges

Pr 2 over Hondo Creek

FairPosted for load

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms West of Aâ¥asco · Structure no. 007761

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,100
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Hondo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 over Hondo Creek in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,072 by 2020. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesHondo Creek
Location2 Kms West of Aâ¥asco
RouteInterstate 2
CountyAnasco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28, -67.16167
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,100 (2004)
Projected traffic56,072 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$85,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Hondo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 over Hondo Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Hondo Creek carry?

About 51,100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Hondo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Pr 2 over Hondo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.