US Bridges

Pr 2 75.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.3 Km. East of Arecibo · Structure no. 027602

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,276 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 75.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 75.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,466 by 2025. The structure is 3,276 ft (998.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 75.8 KM
CrossesGrande De Arecibo River
Location1.3 Km. East of Arecibo
RouteState Highway 2
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.46649, -66.71373
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,276 ft (998.5 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2017)
Projected traffic17,466 by 2025
Trucks5%
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$28 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 75.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 75.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 2 75.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 75.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River?

The structure is 3,276 ft (998.5 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 75.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.