US Bridges

Pr 2 Westb 53.2 KM over Grande De Manati River

Fair

Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM West of Manati · Structure no. 010492

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,010 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 Westb 53.2 KM over Grande De Manati River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 Westb 53.2 KM over Grande De Manati River in Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,950 by 2025. The structure is 1,010 ft (308 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 Westb 53.2 KM
CrossesGrande De Manati River
Location4 KM West of Manati
RouteState Highway 2
CountyManati Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42917, -66.5273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,010 ft (308 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2017)
Projected traffic14,950 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$8.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 Westb 53.2 KM over Grande De Manati River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 Westb 53.2 KM over Grande De Manati 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 Westb 53.2 KM over Grande De Manati River carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 Westb 53.2 KM over Grande De Manati River?

The structure is 1,010 ft (308 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 Westb 53.2 KM over Grande De Manati River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.