US Bridges

Pr 2 over Hondo River

Good

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM W Bayamon Downtown · Structure no. 000361

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Hondo River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 over Hondo River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 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 49,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,200 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPr 2
CrossesHondo River
Location5 KM W Bayamon Downtown
RouteInterstate 2
Coordinates18.40526, -66.19734
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,400 (2017)
Projected traffic62,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$641,000
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. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Pr 2 over Hondo River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Hondo River carry?

About 49,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Hondo River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Pr 2 over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.