US Bridges

Pr 2 over Loco River

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM South West of Yauco · Structure no. 014101

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,819
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Loco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 over Loco River 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 34,419 by 2029. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesLoco River
Location4 KM South West of Yauco
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01485, -66.87591
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,819 (2012)
Projected traffic34,419 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Loco River built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 over Loco River 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 Loco River carry?

About 26,819 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Loco River?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Loco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.