US Bridges

Pr 2 over Grande De AÑASCO Ri

Fair

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 500 Mt of Int PR2 & P · Structure no. 018551

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
533 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Grande De AÑASCO Ri is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 over Grande De AÑASCO Ri in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,100 by 2025. The structure is 533 ft (162.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesGrande De AÑASCO Ri
Location500 Mt of Int PR2 & P
RouteInterstate 2
CountyAnasco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.27262, -67.16151
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length533 ft (162.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,700 (2017)
Projected traffic78,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$611,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Grande De AÑASCO Ri built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 over Grande De AÑASCO Ri 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Grande De AÑASCO Ri carry?

About 50,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Grande De AÑASCO Ri?

The structure is 533 ft (162.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Grande De AÑASCO Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.