US Bridges

Pr 2 Ramal 2.3 KM over LA Salud Creek

Fair

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · C. Post/ Sec Deportes May · Structure no. 000691

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 Ramal 2.3 KM over LA Salud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 2 Ramal 2.3 KM over LA Salud Creek in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 51,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,300 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 Ramal 2.3 KM
CrossesLA Salud Creek
LocationC. Post/ Sec Deportes May
RouteState Highway 2R
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.19417, -67.1425
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,500 (2017)
Projected traffic60,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 Ramal 2.3 KM over LA Salud Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 Ramal 2.3 KM over LA Salud Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 Ramal 2.3 KM over LA Salud Creek carry?

About 51,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 Ramal 2.3 KM over LA Salud Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 Ramal 2.3 KM over LA Salud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.