US Bridges

Pr 2 5.7 KM over Pr 20 (mrtnz. Nadal Exp)

FairPosted for load

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.7 KM of Caparra Int. · Structure no. 008441

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 5.7 KM over Pr 20 (mrtnz. Nadal Exp) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 2 5.7 KM over Pr 20 (mrtnz. Nadal Exp) in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964, 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 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 74,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,000 by 2025. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 2 5.7 KM
CrossesPr 20 (mrtnz. Nadal Exp)
Location0.7 KM of Caparra Int.
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40762, -66.10862
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,400 (2017)
Projected traffic87,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$309,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 5.7 KM over Pr 20 (mrtnz. Nadal Exp) built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 5.7 KM over Pr 20 (mrtnz. Nadal Exp) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 5.7 KM over Pr 20 (mrtnz. Nadal Exp) carry?

About 74,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 5.7 KM over Pr 20 (mrtnz. Nadal Exp)?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 5.7 KM over Pr 20 (mrtnz. Nadal Exp)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.