US Bridges

Pr 2 159.4 KM over Unnamed Creek

GoodPosted for load

Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.50 KM NE Maunabo · Structure no. 029191

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 159.4 KM over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 159.4 KM over Unnamed Creek in Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,800 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 159.4 KM
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location2.50 KM NE Maunabo
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaunabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00448, -65.88761
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.2 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,900 (2017)
Projected traffic82,800 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

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 2 159.4 KM over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 159.4 KM 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 2 159.4 KM over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 60,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 159.4 KM over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 159.4 KM over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.