US Bridges

Pr 2 187.4 KM over Future Road & Channe

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 Kms SE of Sabana Grande · Structure no. 016611

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 187.4 KM over Future Road & Channe is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 187.4 KM over Future Road & Channe in Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 24,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,200 by 2025. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 187.4 KM
CrossesFuture Road & Channe
Location5 Kms SE of Sabana Grande
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.036, -66.94417
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating106.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,400 (2017)
Projected traffic33,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$263,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 187.4 KM over Future Road & Channe built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 187.4 KM over Future Road & Channe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 187.4 KM over Future Road & Channe carry?

About 24,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 187.4 KM over Future Road & Channe?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 187.4 KM over Future Road & Channe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.