US Bridges

Pr 2 50.3 KM over Waterway

Fair

Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM West of Manati · Structure no. 000401

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 50.3 KM over Waterway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 50.3 KM over Waterway in Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 80 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 50.3 KM
CrossesWaterway
Location1.5 KM West of Manati
RouteState Highway 2
CountyManati Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42826, -66.49919
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2017)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 50.3 KM over Waterway built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Pr 2 50.3 KM over Waterway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 50.3 KM over Waterway carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 50.3 KM over Waterway?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 50.3 KM over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.