US Bridges

Pr 142 over Pr 2 25.9 KM

Fair

Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM East of Vega Alta · Structure no. 026481

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 142 over Pr 2 25.9 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 142 over Pr 2 25.9 KM in Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,800 by 2025. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 142
CrossesPr 2 25.9 KM
Location3.5 KM East of Vega Alta
RouteState Highway 142
CountyDorado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40674, -66.28244
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2017)
Projected traffic27,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 142 over Pr 2 25.9 KM built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 142 over Pr 2 25.9 KM 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 142 over Pr 2 25.9 KM carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 142 over Pr 2 25.9 KM?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 142 over Pr 2 25.9 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.