US Bridges

Pr 2 Esbd KM 204.4 over Guayanilla River L Road

Poor

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM N W of Guayanilla · Structure no. 011142

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,450
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 Esbd KM 204.4 over Guayanilla River L Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 Esbd KM 204.4 over Guayanilla River L Road in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 18,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,100 by 2025. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 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 Esbd KM 204.4
CrossesGuayanilla River L Road
Location2.5 KM N W of Guayanilla
RouteInterstate 2
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03452, -66.79879
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,450 (2017)
Projected traffic25,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$105,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 Esbd KM 204.4 over Guayanilla River L Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 Esbd KM 204.4 over Guayanilla River L Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 Esbd KM 204.4 over Guayanilla River L Road carry?

About 18,450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 Esbd KM 204.4 over Guayanilla River L Road?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 Esbd KM 204.4 over Guayanilla River L Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.