US Bridges

Pr 2 167.1 KM over Rosario River

FairPosted for load

Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM East of Hormigueros · Structure no. 007901

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 167.1 KM over Rosario River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 2 167.1 KM over Rosario River in Hormigueros 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,600 by 2025. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPr 2 167.1 KM
CrossesRosario River
Location4 KM East of Hormigueros
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates18.12477, -67.09395
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2017)
Projected traffic47,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$368,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 167.1 KM over Rosario River built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 167.1 KM over Rosario River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 167.1 KM over Rosario River carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 167.1 KM over Rosario River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 167.1 KM over Rosario River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.