US Bridges

Unnumbered Road over Pr 2 188.05 KM

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM Northwest of Guanica · Structure no. 016621

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unnumbered Road over Pr 2 188.05 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Unnumbered Road over Pr 2 188.05 KM 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2025. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUnnumbered Road
CrossesPr 2 188.05 KM
Location6 KM Northwest of Guanica
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03194, -66.94
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2017)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Unnumbered Road over Pr 2 188.05 KM built?

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

What condition is Unnumbered Road over Pr 2 188.05 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Unnumbered Road over Pr 2 188.05 KM carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Unnumbered Road over Pr 2 188.05 KM?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Unnumbered Road over Pr 2 188.05 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.