US Bridges

Connector Road 0.2 over Dirt Road

Good

Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9 Kms South of Cabo Rojo · Structure no. 026921

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connector Road 0.2 over Dirt Road is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connector Road 0.2 over Dirt Road in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesConnector Road 0.2
CrossesDirt Road
Location9 Kms South of Cabo Rojo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.02282, -67.15706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2017)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Connector Road 0.2 over Dirt Road built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connector Road 0.2 over Dirt Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Connector Road 0.2 over Dirt Road carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Connector Road 0.2 over Dirt Road?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Connector Road 0.2 over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.