US Bridges

Pr 2 over Hondo River

FairPosted for load

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM Bayamon Downtown · Structure no. 000341

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Hondo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 over Hondo River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,200 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesHondo River
Location0.5 KM Bayamon Downtown
RouteInterstate 2
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39603, -66.15597
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2017)
Projected traffic46,200 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$936,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 over Hondo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Hondo River carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Hondo River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.