US Bridges

Pr 2 over Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM North of Mayaguez · Structure no. 007771

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 over Ditch in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 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 43,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPr 2
CrossesDitch
Location3 KM North of Mayaguez
RouteInterstate 2
Coordinates18.24516, -67.16066
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,400 (2017)
Projected traffic59,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Pr 2 over Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Ditch carry?

About 43,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.