US Bridges

Pr 2 over Waterway

FairPosted for load

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM N W of Guayanilla · Structure no. 011191

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 over Waterway 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 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 36,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,200 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesWaterway
Location3 KM N W of Guayanilla
RouteInterstate 2
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03818, -66.81386
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,900 (2017)
Projected traffic50,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$941,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Waterway built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Waterway carry?

About 36,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Waterway?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Pr 2 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.