US Bridges

Pr 2 over De Oro Creek

FairPosted for load

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Mayaguez North End · Structure no. 007841

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over De Oro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 over De Oro Creek in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,300 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesDe Oro Creek
LocationAt Mayaguez North End
RouteInterstate 2
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21172, -67.14609
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2017)
Projected traffic67,300 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over De Oro Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 over De Oro 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 De Oro Creek carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over De Oro Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over De Oro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.