US Bridges

Pr 2 156.4 KM over Majagual Channel

Fair

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · South End of Mayaguez · Structure no. 007301

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 156.4 KM over Majagual Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 2 156.4 KM over Majagual Channel in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 57,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,500 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 156.4 KM
CrossesMajagual Channel
LocationSouth End of Mayaguez
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18937, -67.15076
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,700 (2017)
Projected traffic78,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 156.4 KM over Majagual Channel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pr 2 156.4 KM over Majagual Channel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 156.4 KM over Majagual Channel carry?

About 57,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 156.4 KM over Majagual Channel?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 156.4 KM over Majagual Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.