US Bridges

Pr 2 over Santa Catalina Creek

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM West of Bayamon City · Structure no. 000351

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,551
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Santa Catalina Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 2 over Santa Catalina Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 82 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 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 55,551 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,642 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesSanta Catalina Creek
Location7 KM West of Bayamon City
RouteInterstate 2
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39759, -66.16306
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,551 (2003)
Projected traffic54,642 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Santa Catalina Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Pr 2 over Santa Catalina Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Santa Catalina Creek carry?

About 55,551 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Santa Catalina Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Santa Catalina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.