US Bridges

Pr 2 192.2 KM over Creek

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM Northwest of Guanica · Structure no. 016681

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 192.2 KM over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 2 192.2 KM over 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 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 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 192.2 KM
CrossesCreek
Location4 KM Northwest of Guanica
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01472, -66.90639
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2017)
Projected traffic40,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 192.2 KM over Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 192.2 KM over Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 192.2 KM over Creek carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 192.2 KM over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 192.2 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.