US Bridges

Pr 2 Eastbound over Waterway

FairPosted for load

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM S E of Guayanilla · Structure no. 009442

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,650
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 Eastbound over Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 2 Eastbound over Waterway in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,150 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 Eastbound
CrossesWaterway
Location3.5 KM S E of Guayanilla
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01312, -66.7631
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,650 (2017)
Projected traffic24,150 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$694,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 Eastbound over Waterway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 Eastbound over Waterway 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 Eastbound over Waterway carry?

About 16,650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 Eastbound over Waterway?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 Eastbound over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.