US Bridges

Pr 2 76 KM over Grande De Arecibo River

Poor

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM East of Arecibo City · Structure no. 010382

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,180 ft
48 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 76 KM over Grande De Arecibo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 76 KM over Grande De Arecibo River in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,885 by 2025. The structure is 3,180 ft (969.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 2 76 KM
CrossesGrande De Arecibo River
Location1 KM East of Arecibo City
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates18.46815, -66.71029
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans48
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,180 ft (969.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2017)
Projected traffic10,885 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 76 KM over Grande De Arecibo River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 76 KM over Grande De Arecibo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 76 KM over Grande De Arecibo River carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 76 KM over Grande De Arecibo River?

The structure is 3,180 ft (969.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 76 KM over Grande De Arecibo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.