US Bridges

Pr 2 over Abad Creek

Good

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms NW of A¥ASCO · Structure no. 024241

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Abad Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 over Abad Creek in Anasco 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,300 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPr 2
CrossesAbad Creek
Location2 Kms NW of A¥ASCO
RouteInterstate 2
Coordinates18.29953, -67.1571
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,600 (2017)
Projected traffic53,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Abad Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 over Abad Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Abad Creek carry?

About 34,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Abad Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Abad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.