US Bridges

PR-2 KM.162.0 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.9 Km. SW of Hormigueros · Structure no. 029181

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-2 KM.162.0 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying PR-2 KM.162.0 over Unnamed Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,300 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 218 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-2 KM.162.0
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.9 Km. SW of Hormigueros
RouteInterstate 2
CountyHormigueros Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13786, -67.13553
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width218 ft (66.5 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,100 (2017)
Projected traffic61,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-2 KM.162.0 over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is PR-2 KM.162.0 over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does PR-2 KM.162.0 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 45,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-2 KM.162.0 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 218 ft wide.

Who owns PR-2 KM.162.0 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.