US Bridges

Pr 2 Westbound over Pr 23 (roosevelt Av.)

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · Caparra Interchange · Structure no. 008402

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 Westbound over Pr 23 (roosevelt Av.) is a concrete frame carrying Pr 2 Westbound over Pr 23 (roosevelt Av.) in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 61 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 6 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 76,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,600 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 2 Westbound
CrossesPr 23 (roosevelt Av.)
LocationCaparra Interchange
RouteInterstate 2
Coordinates18.41203, -66.10484
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,600 (2017)
Projected traffic89,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$773,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 Westbound over Pr 23 (roosevelt Av.) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Pr 2 Westbound over Pr 23 (roosevelt Av.) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 Westbound over Pr 23 (roosevelt Av.) carry?

About 76,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 Westbound over Pr 23 (roosevelt Av.)?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 Westbound over Pr 23 (roosevelt Av.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.