US Bridges

PR-2 over PR-319

Fair

Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.50 Km. S.E. Hormigueros · Structure no. 028771

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
824 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
45,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-2 over PR-319 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-2 over PR-319 in Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 45,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,300 by 2025. The structure is 824 ft (251.3 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-2
CrossesPR-319
Location0.50 Km. S.E. Hormigueros
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHormigueros Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13583, -67.12611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length824 ft (251.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,100 (2017)
Projected traffic61,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-2 over PR-319 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-2 over PR-319 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does PR-2 over PR-319 carry?

About 45,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-2 over PR-319?

The structure is 824 ft (251.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns PR-2 over PR-319?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.