US Bridges

Pr 2 190.5 KM over Dirt Road

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM Northwest of Guanica · Structure no. 016661

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 190.5 KM over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 190.5 KM over Dirt Road 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 34,200 by 2025. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 190.5 KM
CrossesDirt Road
Location6 KM Northwest of Guanica
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01836, -66.92186
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 190.5 KM over Dirt Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 190.5 KM over Dirt Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 190.5 KM over Dirt Road carry?

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

How long is Pr 2 190.5 KM over Dirt Road?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 190.5 KM over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.