US Bridges

Pr 2 189.6 KM over Cristal Creek

Poor

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM Northwest of Guanica · Structure no. 016651

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 189.6 KM over Cristal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 2 189.6 KM over Cristal Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,200 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 189.6 KM
CrossesCristal Creek
Location6 KM Northwest of Guanica
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.02247, -66.92936
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.9 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,400 (2017)
Projected traffic34,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 189.6 KM over Cristal Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 189.6 KM over Cristal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 189.6 KM over Cristal Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 2 189.6 KM over Cristal Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 189.6 KM over Cristal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.