US Bridges

Pr 2 KM 5.2 over Caparra Interchange

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · Pr 2 to Pr 23 KM 6.4 · Structure no. 008431

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

About this bridge

Pr 2 KM 5.2 over Caparra Interchange is a concrete frame carrying Pr 2 KM 5.2 over Caparra Interchange 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,600 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 KM 5.2
CrossesCaparra Interchange
LocationPr 2 to Pr 23 KM 6.4
RouteInterstate 2
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41072, -66.10586
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.8 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,600 (2017)
Projected traffic89,600 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$914,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 KM 5.2 over Caparra Interchange built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 KM 5.2 over Caparra Interchange 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 KM 5.2 over Caparra Interchange carry?

About 76,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 KM 5.2 over Caparra Interchange?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 KM 5.2 over Caparra Interchange?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.