US Bridges

Pr 116 over Pr 2

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.3 KM Southwest of Yauco · Structure no. 014131

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 116 over Pr 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 116 over Pr 2 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,600 by 2025. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 116
CrossesPr 2
Location6.3 KM Southwest of Yauco
RouteState Highway 116
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01153, -66.88741
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2017)
Projected traffic22,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 116 over Pr 2 built?

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

What condition is Pr 116 over Pr 2 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 116 over Pr 2 carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 116 over Pr 2?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 116 over Pr 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.