US Bridges

Pr 2 over Dirt Road

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South West of Yauco · Structure no. 016701

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 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 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesDirt Road
Location5 KM South West of Yauco
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01326, -66.89813
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Dirt Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Dirt Road carry?

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

How long is Pr 2 over Dirt Road?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.