US Bridges

Pr 127 over Pr 2

Fair

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.3 KM N E of Yauco · Structure no. 011201

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 127 over Pr 2 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 127 over Pr 2 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.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2025. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 127
CrossesPr 2
Location3.3 KM N E of Yauco
RouteState Highway 127
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03723, -66.82111
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2017)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 127 over Pr 2 built?

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

What condition is Pr 127 over Pr 2 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 127 over Pr 2 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 127 over Pr 2?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 127 over Pr 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.