US Bridges

Pr 2 over Pr 116

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM Southwest of Yauco · Structure no. 014091

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,819
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Pr 116 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 over Pr 116 in Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 26,819 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,183 by 2025. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesPr 116
Location3.5 KM Southwest of Yauco
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01486, -66.87594
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,819 (2007)
Projected traffic40,183 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Pr 116 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 over Pr 116 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 Pr 116 carry?

About 26,819 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Pr 116?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Pr 116?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.