US Bridges

Pr 2 over Sabalo Creek

Fair

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.9 KM North of Mayaguez · Structure no. 007781

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Sabalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 over Sabalo Creek in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 56,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,300 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesSabalo Creek
Location0.9 KM North of Mayaguez
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17912, -67.1513
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,100 (2017)
Projected traffic76,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$114,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Sabalo Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Pr 2 over Sabalo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Sabalo Creek carry?

About 56,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Sabalo Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Pr 2 over Sabalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.